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3.. Observe.the.victim(s)..
4.. Administer.oxygen.if.available.
5.. Contact.medical.help..If.the.victim.is.not.breathing,.
perform.rescue.breathing.or.approved.cardiopul-
monary.resuscitation.(CPR),.as.appropriate,.until.
medical.help.arrives.and.takes.over.
6.. Investigate.source.of.CO.and.take.corrective..
action.
NOTICE
Prompt action can make the difference
between life and death.
G. Inspection
Look.and.listen.for.leaks.in.the.exhaust.systems.
of.both.the.generator.(if.applicable).and.propulsion.
engine(s)..Look.for.discoloration.around.joints.in.the.
system.(water.leaks,.carbon,.stains,.etc.).
1.. Make.sure.all.exhaust.clamps.are.in.place.and.
secured.
2.. Make.sure.ventilation.systems.work.and.are.not.
obstructed.or.restricted.
3.. Make.sure.gaps.around.the.engine.room.plumb-
ing.and.cableways.and.exhaust.system.doors,.
hatches,.and.access.panels.are.minimized.to.
reduce.the.opportunity.for.CO.to.enter.the..
accommodation.space(s).
H. Operation
Cold.Start.vs..Warm.Start:.CO.production.is.greater.
while.the.combustion.chamber.surfaces.and.gas..
passages.are.cold.versus.when.they.are.warm...
A.boat.operator.should:
1.. Pay.attention.to.ventilating.the.boat.
2.. Orient.the.boat.so.it.will.allow.the.maximum..
dissipation.of.CO..
3.. Minimize.the.time.spent.on.getting.underway..
4.. In.order.to.minimize.CO.buildup,.do.not.warm.up.
or.run.propulsion.engine(s).for.extended.periods.
while.the.vessel.is.stationary.
Boating Safety - Section B
The following are examples of possible
situations where carbon monoxide can
accumulate within your boat while docked,
anchored, or underway. Become familiar
with these examples and their precautions
to prevent dangerous accidents or death.
I.
Boathouses, Sea Walls and Confined Spaces
A.boat.operator.should.be.aware.that.dangerous.con-
centrations.of.CO.can.accumulate.when.a.boat,.gener-
ator.or.other.engine.operated.device.is.operated.while.
the boat is moored in a confined area such as:
1.. Boathouses,
2.. Proximity.to.sea.walls,.or
3.. Proximity.to.other.boats.
Keep.engine.room.hatches.and.doors.closed..
when.operating.engines,.including.the.generator..
(if.applicable)..
Pay.attention.to.prevailing.conditions.and.provide.for.
ventilation.to.induce.fresh.air.and.minimize.exhaust.
re-entry..Orient.the.boat.for.maximum.dissipation.of.
the.exhaust..DO.NOT.run.the.boat.or.boat.equipment.
for.extended.periods.under.these.conditions...
See.Figure.B6.
Figure B6: Minimize Exhaust Re-enty
Be.aware.that.cockpit.and.deck.drains.can.be.a.
source.of.CO.ingress.into.boats,.especially.boats.
with.cockpit.or.decks.enclosed.with.canvas.or..
permanent.boat.structures.
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