#1 KILLER OF MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL Water Sports Swimming, boating, scuba diving, fishing = 13 FY99-03.

#1 KILLER OF MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL

Water SportsSwimming, boating, scuba diving, fishing = 13

FY99-03

• Don’t exceed your ability

• Never swim alone

• Stay away from strong currents

• Swim in areas with life guards

• No alcohol

SWIMMING

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!

Manage the risks

Don’t dive unless you know the depth of the water and the type of surface below

Watch for partially submerged sandbars

IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU!

BOATING SAFETY

• Wear a PFD• No Alcohol• Safe Boating Course• Float Plan• Severe Weather

MANAGE THE RISKS

BOATING

1. Identify Hazards

2. Assess hazards

3. Make risk decisions

4. Implement controls

5. Supervise (watch for changes)

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