Swimmer's Caution: Avoiding Electric Shock

By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Jun 14, 2016
When the sun is out, the boats are charged up and in the water: but swimmers nearby could be in trouble. Often undetected, electric shock drowning (ESD) is the cause of several fatalities each year, and it's entirely preventable.

When the sun is out, the boats are charged up and in the water: but swimmers nearby could be in trouble.  Often undetected, electric shock drowning (ESD) is the cause of several fatalities each year, and it's entirely preventable.

For ESD safety tips, visit: http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/magazine/2013/july/electric-shock-drowni...

For boat, dock, and marina safety requirements, visit: http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-...

 

 

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