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Drug or alcohol use increases the effect of CO exposure. Indi-
viduals with cardiac or respiratory conditions are very suscep-
tible to the dangers of carbon monoxide. CO poisoning is
especially dangerous during sleep when victims are unaware
of any side effects. The following are symptoms which may
signal exposure to CO: (1) Headache (2) Tightness of chest
or hyperventilation (3) Flushed face (4) Nausea (5) Drowsi-
ness (6) Fatigue or Weakness (7) Inattention or confusion
(8) Lack of normal coordination.
Persons who have been exposed to carbon monoxide should
be moved into fresh air immediately. Have the victim breath
deeply and seek immediate medical attention. To learn more
about CO poisoning, contact your local health authorities.
Low levels of carbon monoxide over an extended period of
time can be just as lethal as high doses over a short period.
Therefore, low levels of carbon monoxide can cause the alarm
to sound before the occupants of the boat notice any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detectors are very
reliable and rarely sound false alarms. If the alarm sounds,
always assume the hazard is real and move persons who have
been exposed to carbon monoxide into fresh air immediately.
Never disable the CO detector because you think the alarm
may be false. Always contact the detector manufacturer or
your local fire department for assistance in finding and cor-
recting the situation.
Remember, carbon monoxide detectors do not guarantee that
CO poisoning will not occur. Do not use the CO detector as a
replacement for ordinary precautions or periodic inspections
of equipment. Never rely on alarm systems to save your life,
common sense is still prudent and necessary.
Please read the owner’s manual supplied by the CO detector
manufacturer and included with this manual, for operation
instructions and additional information regarding the hazards
of carbon monoxide gas. Refer to the Ventilation chapter for
information on ventilating your boat properly while under-
way and other precautions while at anchor or in a slip. This is
especially essential if your boat is equipped with the optional
generator.
Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide detectors offer a
testing and recertification program. We recommend that you
contact the manufacturer of your carbon monoxide detector
and have it tested and recertified periodically.
ACTUATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN BE FATAL.
EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY. DO A HEAD
COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL PERSONS ARE
ACCOUNTED FOR. DO NOT REENTER THE CABIN
UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED OUT AND THE
PROBLEM FOUND AND CORRECTED.
11.7 First Aid
It is the operator's responsibility to
be familiar with the proper first-
aid procedures and be able to care
for minor injuries or illnesses of
your passengers. In an emergency,
you could be far from professional
medical assistance. We strongly
recommend that you be prepared
by receiving training in basic first
aid and CPR. This can be done
through classes given by the Red
Cross or your local hospital.
Your boat should also be equipped with at least a simple ma-
rine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual. The marine first-aid
kit should be designed for the marine environment and be
well supplied. It should be accessible and each person on
board should be aware of its location. As supplies are used,
replace them promptly. Some common drugs and antiseptics
may loose their strength or become unstable as they age. Ask
a medical professional about the supplies you should carry
and the safe shelf life of prescription drugs or other medical
supplies that may be in your first-aid kit. Replace question-
ably old supplies whether they have been used or not.
In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard can provide
assistance in obtaining medical advice for treatment of seri-
ous injuries or illness. If you are within VHF range of a Coast
Guard Station, make the initial contact on channel 16 and
follow their instructions.
11.8 Additional Safety Equipment
Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent boaters carry
additional safety equipment. This is particularly important if
you operate your boat offshore. You should consider the fol-
lowing items, depending on how you use your boat.
Satellite EPIRBs
EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) op-
erate as part of a worldwide distress system. When activated,
EPIRBs will send distress code homing beacons that allow
Coast Guard aircraft to identify and find them quickly. The
satellites that receive and relay EPIRB signals are operated by
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
in the United States. The EPIRB should be mounted and reg-
istered according to the instructions provided with the bea-
con, so that the beacon's unique distress code can be used to
quickly identify the boat and owner.
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