Carbon
Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) can harm and even kill you
inside or outside your boat!
Did you also know:
- CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication?
- CO can affect you whether you're underway, moored, or
anchored?
- You cannot see, smell, or taste CO?
- CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations,
even a few breaths can be fatal?
Most important of all, did you know carbon
monoxide poisonings are preventable? Every
boater should be aware of the risks associated with carbon
monoxide - what it is; where it may accumulate; and the symptoms
of CO poisoning. To protect yourself, your passengers, and
those around you, learn all you can about CO.
Dangers
of Carbon Monoxide
The must-know facts about carbon monoxide.
If you don't recognize the symptoms of CO poisoning, you may
not receive the medical attention you need.
Where
CO May Accumulate
You're not just at risk inside a boat. Knowing
all the possible places where CO may accumulate could save
your life.
How to
Protect Others & Yourself
CO poisoning is preventable. Here are specific
steps you can take to help prevent carbon monoxide from harming
you, your passengers, or fellow boaters.
Helpful
Checklists and Maintenance Tips
A checklist for every trip, plus a monthly
and annual checklist. They're easy for you to print and use.
Reports/
News Articles /Testimonials
The latest reports and studies on carbon
monoxide. Also, hear from those who lost loved ones to CO
poisoning and those who survived close calls with CO.
Downloadable
Educational Tools
Brochures, photos, posters, and other tools
to help increase awareness about carbon monoxide and recreational
boating.
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