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General Safety


We treat safety as an issue of utmost importance. Please read the following guidance notes that set out our general procedures.


General


• Take care on the pontoons, particularly at night and in periods of poor weather. Wear appropriate shoes and avoid running.


• Please do not allow children to ‘ride’ in marina trolleys.


• Ensure that young children and non-swimmers wear lifejackets when on the pontoons.


• Do not leave hazardous or flammable material on the pontoons or in the boatyard.


• Allow water supply to run for approx’ 30 seconds before filling water tanks. It is


recommended that water is boiled before consumption.


• Report any defective or damaged marina equipment immediately.


Man Overboard


In the event of falling in the water you should shout for assistance and swim to the nearest safety ladder. If you are unable to swim competently, think about using bathing platforms, transom ladders, dinghies or the mooring lines of nearby boats to help you get out. If a crew member should fall into marina, use onboard rescue equipment to assist their recovery or assist them to a nearby fixed rescue ladder or if they are a weak swimmer or injured, take a portable rescue ladder to them.


First Aid


Most members of marina staff are trained in first aid. First aid boxes are located in the marina office and in the staff room by the hoist dock. A defibrillator is available for public use. It is located on the ground floor of the marina office. Marina staff are trained in the use of the defibrillator.


Swimming & Diving


Swimming is not permitted within the confines of the marina. Diving operations are only permitted with the written permission of the Company.


Hot Work


Hot work i.e. grinding, welding, burning etc is only permitted with the written permission of the Duty Manager.


Fire Drill 1 Raise the alarm.


2 Contact the marina office - 01752 556633.


3 Clear the area of any people, particularly those downwind.


4 Only attempt to fight the fire if it is safe to do so.


5 Leave the area in an orderly manner. If this is not possible because you are trapped on the pontoons assemble away from the fire, upwind if possible and marina staff will collect persons with the work boat.


6 Gather at the assembly point(s) see Marina Map on pages 22 & 23.


See also pages 22 & 23 for the location of pontoon rescue equipment.


Safety Stations


At strategic locations around the marina we have safety stations. Accommodated at each station is a lifebuoy and throwing line and a fire extinguisher. Rescue ladders are permanently deployed in the water (at least two on each pontoon leg). Portable rescue ladders are also available. Please locate the position of your nearest ladder – you may need it one day!


Electricity


• Please regularly inspect your electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use.


• Electricity can kill! Disconnect your vessel’s power lead at the pontoon outlet end first to


avoid a ‘live end’.


• Do not open electricity boxes on the pontoons. If you require assistance with your


electricity supply please ask!


• Please inspect your power leads regularly for wear and tear.


Fuel Berth • No smoking or cooking whilst on the fuel berth.


• Mobile telephones are not to be used on the fuel berth.


• Fuel will only be served into appropriate fuel containers.


• Engines must be shut down prior to refuelling.


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