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Originally Posted by glassdave
is it really that F*cking hard to clip on a lanyard. why is it that people overlook this very simple element of safety.
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Training, education, and the human behavioral element. I just ran a trip engine boat and when I arrived they had no lanyards. The owner stated the dealer had told him he didn't really need them and therefore removed them from the console.
Manufacturers also need to think about the ergonomics and the human element as well. All too often the ignition interrupt switch is located hidden out of the way or in a place where wearing of the lanyard interferes with other vital operational systems. Steering for example.
We have also found new owners being told to put your tabs at four and forget about them. Why bother understanding how to leverage your boat properly for a comfortable safe boating experience. Why bother about water flow and hydrodynamics.
Why bother learning about safe speed because with all of these accidents government will impose speed limits and we can all take the big power out and start using bio diesel.
Speed was not the root cause of any of these incidents. They are caused by a sequence of events leading up to the actual incident.
Beginning with Training, education, terminal performance skill set application, with Performance, Condition, and Standards. Application of skill sets, acknowledgement of human behavioral standards, and finally the ability to maintain situational awareness.
However the legislators will simply conclude speed must be regulated to solve the problem.
Again I am very glad to hear noone was killed and wish the boat operator a healty recovery.
Please BESAFE.
Remember this is performane PLEASURE boating so lets not let anyone take it away.
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