Electric Shock Drowning – Water and Electricity Don’t Mix
Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) severely injures and kills people every year. ESD occurs when faulty wiring sends electric current into water, which passes through the body and causes paralysis, which could ultimately result in drowning. How to Avoid Electric Shock Drowning Locate and label all power switches to the pool, hot tub, spa equipment, and […]
Electric Shock Drowning – Unknown Danger Lurking in the Water
Docks and boats carry sources of electricity. Faulty wiring or the use of damaged electrical cords and other devices can cause the surrounding water to become energized. NEVER swim near a marina or near a boat while its running. There is no visible warning to electrified water Electric current in the water causes the paralysis […]
Electrical Safety Tips for Marina Owners
Unknowingly, many swimmers and boat and marina operators place themselves in the face of danger by swimming near electric-powered boats and docks. This innocent act of fun can turn tragic as electric shock drowning occurs each year. Raising awareness among marina and boat operators can help prevent electric shock drowning or other electrical injuries while […]
Electrical Safety Tips for Boat Operators
Although boating is considered to be a carefree activity, there are many electrical hazards that need to be considered before leaving the dock. Reduce the risk of electric shock drowning and common boat electrical hazards with these handy tips from ESFI. Electrical Safety Tips for Boat Operators Don’t allow yourself or anyone else to swim […]
Boating and Marina Safety Toolkit: Avoid Electric Shock Drowning
Unknowingly, many swimmers and boat and marina operators place themselves in the face of danger by swimming near electric-powered boats and docks. This innocent act of fun can turn tragic as electric shock drowning occurs each year. Raising awareness among marina and boat operators can help prevent electric shock drowning or other electrical injuries while […]
Boat and Marina Electrical Safety Device Reference Guide
Familiarizing yourself with your boat’s electrical system is important in order to be able to identify and correct potential hazards. What is a circuit breaker? A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by an overload or short circuit. Circuit breakers were designed to detect […]
