Fatal Risk - Boating

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

Canada Boating Guide Reference

• 

• Boat Number

• Are the operators fit for duty and free from the effects of alcohol and drugs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boat properly licensed and registered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the boat been thoroughly inspected, including the underside, engine bolts, and critical structural components, before being placed in the water for its first use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a documented pre-op safety inspection been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator possess a valid boater safety card and been properly trained in the operating procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the occupants aware of the emergency procedures if an incident occurs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that wind, weather, and tide condition forecasts have been checked and monitored and changes communicated to operators in the field

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads centered and low; stowed to prevent shifting with heavy items placed on the bottom and light items on top?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify pre-trip navigation routes and names of people on the trip are being submitted prior to every trip

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I have verified that operators have enough fuel to complete their round trip

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the hull show any damage, cracks, or signs of leaks

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Is there a properly fitted Personal Floatation Device (PFD) / Life Jackets for each person on the boat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Quantity on board

• One Buoyant heaving line or lifebuoy at least 15m long is present

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• One anchor with 15m rope is present

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Boat plug in place and spare onboard?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Re-boarding device if freeboard is great than .5 meter

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• One watertight Flashlight with spare batteries

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• First Aid Kit is stocked and no out of date items are present

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• One 5BC fire extinguisher (fully charged) and inspection tag is current

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• One bailer or manual bilge pump is present and functional

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• One manual propelling device (oars) is present

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Sound Signaling Device is present

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Correct number and type if flares for size of vessel (if operated more than 1.8km from shore) are present

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Navigation Lights (if operating before sunrise, after sunset, or reduced visibility like fog or snow) if outfitted are operational

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Magnetic Compass is present

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Motor securely mounted and safety cable attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Automatic shutoff device is being used, is operational, and tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All occupants have extra clothing/foul weather gear

  Yes

  No

  N/A