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response. Motorized rescue
equipment can include ATVs, jet
skis, or boats.
Main contributing factors to
struck-by at waterfronts
include:
• Out of context – not
expecting motor vehicles
to be present at the
waterfront
• Motor vehicles
overturning onto staff
• Lack of visibility
• Speed of rescue
response
• Driver inattention
• Boat launches and ramps
• Large vehicles and
trailers
• Struck by rescue jet ski
attending rescue scene
• Struck by rescue
paddleboard
• Develop motorized watercraft safety policies specific to rescue use, if
applicable.
Training
• Train workers on pedestrian safety around motor vehicles.
• Train workers operating motor vehicles in the course of employment in safe
operation of motor vehicles.
• Train staff on use of motorized and non-motorized rescue equipment in
rescue-specific context.
Protective Equipment
• Consider providing high visibility uniforms.
• For ATVs and similar vehicles, choose vehicles with roll-over protection such as
a roll bar or cage.
Resources
• Safety around forklifts, cars, vans and trucks
• Hazard Control: Pedestrian Safety for Workers
