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Contact medical help. If the victim is not breathing, perform rescue breathing or approved
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate, until medical help arrives. Prompt action
can mean the difference between life and death.
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Shut off potential sources of CO, if possible. Correct ventilation problems and/or repair exhaust
problems as appropriate. Investigate the source of CO and take corrective action, such as
evacuating and ventilating the area, or shutting off the source of the CO while at the same time
evacuating and ventilating the area.
Where CO May Accumulate -
Carbon Monoxide can accumulate
anywhere in or around
your boat as shown in
the following pictures:
Inadequately ventilated canvas enclosures.
Exhaust gas trapped in enclosed places.
Blocked exhaust outlets.
Another vessel's exhaust. CO from the boat docked next to you can be
just as deadly.
"Station wagon effect" or back drafting.
At slow speeds, while idling, or stopped. Be aware that CO can remain in
or around your boat at dangerous levels, even if your engine or the other
boat's engine is no longer running!
How to Protect Others & Yourself
You are in command of your boating safety. Follow these simple steps to help keep Carbon Monoxide from
poisoning you, your passengers or others around you.
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