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Navigation markers serve as a means of identifying navigable
routes, and indicate water hazards. Boaters should become familiar
with navigation markers and stay within marked boundaries and
clear of hazards.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas
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produced by all engines and fuel burning appliances. Even
with the best boat design and construction, plus the utmost
care in inspection, operation and maintenance, hazardous levels of
CO may still be present in occupied spaces under certain
conditions.
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DANGER
cause death or serious injury. Gasoline engines produce
carbon monoxide (CO). CO is colorless, odorless and
dangerous.
Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause brain
damage or death. Signs of exposure to CO include
nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid exposure to
yourself and / or your passengers to carbon monoxide.
Have a suspected CO victim deeply breathe fresh air and
immediately seek medical attention.
Swim Area Warning Buoy
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Exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) can
Boating Safety
KC-0260C
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