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According to U.S. government reports, most accidents are associated with rental operators, underage operators, under-trained and undereducated boaters and a variety of factors associated with recreational-boating accidents (excessive speed, inattention, reckless operation, alcohol consumption and violations of the "Rules of the Road").
The PWC manufacturers' owner's manuals all include warnings regarding jumping at excessive heights, or operating a PWC if there is a prior history of back injury. The current on-product labels say "Jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of spinal/backbone injuries (paralysis)". [ 30 ]
The hazards to which the divers will be exposed are identified, and the level of risk associated with each is evaluated. If the risk is deemed to be excessive, control methods will be applied to reduce the risk to an acceptable level, and where appropriate, further controls will be set in place to mitigate the effects if an incident does occur.
Divers should not hold their breath while ascending after diving with breathing apparatus: The best option is to breathe normally while ascending when possible, and passively exhale during free ascent. [38] Forced exhalation before starting an emergency free ascent may increase risk of lung overpressure injury. [38] Sinus overpressure.
Accident investigation may help to identify the cause of a specific accident. If a pattern can be identified this may inform procedures and legislation to reduce the risk of the same pattern of accident recurring in the future. An investigation may identify shortcomings in training or procedures, or problems with equipment.
Major League Soccer player Anton Charles Walkes died in the hospital after the personal watercraft on which he was riding collided with a boat near Miami Marine Stadium, according to a preliminary ...
The risk of entrapment is often greater with smaller diameter line, and larger mesh nets. Fortunately these are also less work to cut free if a suitable implement is available. Entanglement is a far greater risk to divers with a limited breathing gas supply, and without communications to a stand-by diver.
The simplest way to do this is by not introducing the hazard in the first place. For instance, the risk of falling from a height can be eliminated by performing the task at ground level. Eliminating hazards is often more cost-effective and feasible during the design or planning phase of a product, process, or workplace.