Keep your summer fun and safe!
Summer has finally arrived in Alberta! And many people like to take advantage of our warm summer days by escaping o their favorite lake for a little R&R, which often involves the operation of boats. While this is a fun pastime it can also be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. Canadian law also requires that boats are equipped with marine safety equipment. So we’re here to provide you with some information and tips to help you enjoy your boat in a safe way.
In addition to safety equipment the following items are suggested for boating excursions:
Every year hundreds of people die in unintentional water-related accidents and unfortunately almost 65% of these deaths resulted from the use of alcohol. Over 40% of boating related fatalities involve the use of alcohol. 37% of boaters in Canada admit to consuming alcohol every time they boat and
66% report they drink alcohol sometimes when boating.
How does alcohol consumption affect the boater?
Boating can be a fun activity for people of all ages when it’s done safely. So stay safe, stay sober (while boating anyways) and have a great summer!
Written by
Safety Ahead Team
Alberta-based safety consultants with decades of field experience — COR auditors, OHS advisors, and WCB specialists working with employers across the province.
About Safety AheadWe help Alberta employers build seasonal safety plans and emergency response procedures that actually get followed in the field — not just filed in a binder.
Keep reading
Alberta employers whose workers operate boats — on lakes, rivers, or remote access routes — carry safety responsibilities that go beyond a life jacket. Here is what the OHS Act requires and what good practice looks like.
Safety in a Box is Alberta's small employer safety program — designed for companies that need a compliant safety system without the overhead of a full-time safety manager. Here is what it includes and whether it's right for your operation.
Digital tools are great for organizing paperwork, but they don't walk your site. Here is what happened when we mistook a safety app for a safety program—and why we finally brought in fractional safety leadership.
