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Boat safety

Also known as marine safety, watercraft safety.

Controls for production work aboard, alongside, or filming from powered or unpowered watercraft.

Safety notes

  • Use a qualified operator, inspect vessel and capacity, brief passengers, provide appropriate flotation, secure equipment, monitor weather and traffic, and maintain communications and rescue plans.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Use a qualified operator, inspect vessel and capacity, brief passengers, provide appropriate flotation, secure equipment, monitor weather and traffic, and maintain communications and rescue plans.

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Sources

  1. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.