Safety check before working on board
Fire, fumes and electricity — it must be in order first
Work with engine, fuel and electricity on board contains real fire and explosion risk. Go through this list before you start.
§Fire and fumes
- 01Ventilate engine room and cooling room before starting a petrol engine
- 02Keep sparks and open flames away from fuel and batteries
- 03Know where the fire extinguisher is
§El
- 01Disconnect power before working on electrical systems
- 02Respect high voltage in electric drive as life-threatening
- 03Check for corrosion on connections
§Access and waste
- 01Ensure safe access and firm footing
- 02Safe support when the boat is on land
- 03Collect spills — protect the marine environment