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EMERGENCIES ON BOARD
The user of a vessel that has been constructed according to safety
regulations, when following the instructions provided in this manual and
the indications given on the engine labels, will be working in safe
conditions.
Should improper conduct result in accidents, always request the
intervention of trained first aid specialists immediately.
In an emergency and while awaiting the arrival of first aid specialists,
follow the instructions given below.
Engine malfunctions
When navigating with a malfunctioning engine, take the greatest possible
care when manouevering and make sure that all those aboard are
holding firmly to safe hand-holds (see section on ENGINE
MALFUNCTIONS).
In case of fire
Extinguish the fire using the fire-fighting equipment provided aboard, and
in the manner indicated by Fire prevention authorities (the fire-fighting
equipment required on board is compulsory under current safety
legislation).
Burns and scalds
1. Extinguish any flames on the burned person's clothing, by:
• throwing water over them;
• using a powder fire-extinguisher, without directing the jet at the
person's face;
• covering with blankets or rolling the victim on the ground.
2. Do not attempt to remove pieces of clothing that may have stuck
to the skin;
3. In the case of scalding, immediately but carefully remove any
clothing that may be soaked in the hot liquid;
4. Cover the burn with a special burn dressing or sterile bandage.
Carbon monoxide intoxication (CO)
Carbon monoxide from the engine exhaust is without smell, and is
dangerous both because it causes intoxication, and because when
combined with air it forms an explosive mixture.
In closed rooms, carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous, as it can
reach critical concentrations within a very short time.
When assisting an intoxicated person in a closed room:
1. Ventilate the room immediately, to reduce the concentration of
gas.
2. When entering the room, hold your breath, do not light flames,
lights or ring electric doorbells or phones, to avoid the risk of
explosion.
3. Carry the intoxicated person out into the fresh air or into a well
ventilated room, resting him on one side if he is unconscious.
