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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon	monoxide	(CO)	is	created	by	the	combustion	process	
in engines, gas stoves and space heaters, and is emitted in
exhaust.		CO	is	odorless	and	tasteless,	and	very	toxic	because	
it	interferes	with	the	body's	ability	to	take	in	and	use	oxygen.		
CO	is	heavier	than	air,	so	it	will	collect	near	a	boat's	exhaust	
on the surface of the water. Swimming near the stern of
a	boat	while	the	motor	is	running	is	extremely	dangerous	
and may have fatal consequences. Swimmers will inhale
CO fumes and may lapse into unconsciousness, and slip
under the water. CO related deaths are often mistaken as a
drowning.
Symptoms of CO poisoning include dizziness, ringing in ears,
headache, nausea, lethargy and ultimately, unconsciousness
and death. Treat complaints of any of these symptoms
seriously. To treat CO poisoning, get the victim fresh air,
administer mouth to mouth resuscitation if necessary, and
seek medical assistance.
Never allow anyone to hold on to the swim platform while
the boat is in motion! This practice, called "teak surfing"
or "platform dragging," puts the person at risk for CO
poisoning, propeller injury, and drowning.

Review Questions
1.

When must you report a boating accident to New York State Parks? _______________________________________
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2.

When are you required to assist another boater in distress?_______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.

What should you do if someone falls overboard? ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4.

What should you do if fire breaks out on your boat? ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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5.	

How	can	you	avoid	capsizing	or	swamping?___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6.	

What	should	you	do	if	your	boat	becomes	unexpectedly	grounded?	_______________________________________	
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