The Involvement of Cold Water in Recreational Boating Accidents.

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Abstract:

This report presents an assessment of the historical significance of cold-water immersion as a threat to the lives of recreational boaters. The analysis is based on a detailed review of the fatal accident history of a selected typical year 1974. A demographic analysis of cold-related fatalities is presented to establish the nature of high-rick populations. This information is intended to be useful in directing programs aimed at reducing cold-related fatalities among recreational boaters. Author

Author(s):
Harnett, R. Michael ; Bijlani, Manohar G.
Author Organization(s):
CLEMSON UNIV S C
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jan 78-Feb 79,
Pagination:
0070

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USCG-D-31-79
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-CG-72074-A
Monitor Series:
D-31-79
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*SAFETY, *ACCIDENTS, LOW TEMPERATURE, RISK, WATER, DEMOGRAPHY, HISTORY, CLASSIFICATION, BOATS, DEATH, RECREATION, HYPOTHERMIA, IMMERSION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering
Keyword(s):
Boating Fatalities
Report Date:
1979 Apr 30