Safety Presentation

ISEA Volunteer Instructor Training

Safety AboardThe Schooner

Inland Seas

Safety aboard Inland Seas & Manitou

Safety aboard Inland Seas and Manitou

Your primary role in safety

aboard the Schoolship is

SUPERVISION

of your student group.Items 1 – 6, Page 32 of Instructor Manual

Security Issues

All persons, clothing and carry-on baggage is subject to search prior to boarding. Baggage checks will be made on a random basis.

All adult passengers may be asked to produce picture identification.

All persons on board will need to print their full name on the ship’s manifest and wear a name tag. Group leaders will be asked if all persons in their group are known to them.

The ship and boarding area are subject to continuous video camera surveillance.

Safety begins dockside : (Page 25 of Instructor Manual)

• Instructor ID: hat and nametag• Pre-trip meeting with Captain and Lead Instructor• Get to know your students – learn names in group• 3 x 5 Muster cards (2 sets)• Manifest – Print first and last names• Name tags for students and adults• Check clothing. Issue rain gear if needed. • Check for prohibited items (disk players, cell

phones, gum, weapons, drugs, alcohol, smokes)• Check for unauthorized personnel on dock or

nearby

Printed nameFirst & Last

M. Teacher

Your name

Note: One copy for office, one for ship

Safety begins dockside

1. Lead Instructor will complete Manifest

2. Meet students in your group, learn their names, choose group name

3. Fill out (2) 3 x 5 cards with student names

Safety begins dockside : • Safety Talk Before Leaving the Dock

(by Captain)

Safety Aboard Schoolship Vessels…

A. Boarding ramp or stairs

• Board single file• Crew at top & bottom of stairs• Instructor boards first• Hand bags to crew member below• Show students where to sit• Crew member counts P.O.B.

Boarding Manitou

Everyone can sail with Inland Seas….

What’s wrong with this picture?

What’s wrong with this picture?

B. Companionways can be dangerous

• Keep hatches closed when not in use• Knock and call out “hatch opening”

before coming up from below• Go down backwards• Don’t stand or sit near companionway• Station crew at top of main

companionway as students disembark


C. Sailing Gear

• Safety during sail raising -follow instructions of mate

-keep hands clear of blocks & cleats• Keep clear of booms - don’t stand on cabin tops

- don’t go on foredeck

• Watch out for sheets & travelers


C. Sailing Gear• Watch out for sheets & travelers• Stay behind the “white line”


D. On deck:• Walk, don’t run• Stay off of bulwarks & life

lines• Don’t lean on life line

gates


E. Life Jackets• Know storage locations• Know how to put on


F. Galley• Don’t go in galley without asking

the cook• Hot stuff & sharp knives


G. Operation of the Ship’s Head

• One student at a time to use the head

• Read directions on the bulkhead

• Put nothing in the head you haven’t eaten first (except TP)

• Kleenix, paper towels and Tampex are death to the head

• The Captain enjoys sailing more than plumbing!


Emergency Light in every compartment

CO Detector

Fire Extinguisher &

Flashlights in every compartment

• Know where your students are (check group muster card) & make sure they go to next station

• Don’t let students sit in dangerousplaces (near companionways, travelers)

• Don’t let students lean over the side• Don’t use bucket or secchi disk until

vessel is stopped & the Captain says OK• Watch students for seasickness and

hypothermia – report any to LI or Capt.

Safety at the Learning Stations

• Don’t let students lie in bunks• Let one person go to the head at a time• Shorts are not allowed in spring/fall• If it is raining, foul weather gear will

be issued and must be worn by students• Waterproof boots and a change of

clothes are a good idea – there is plenty of room to store extra clothes aboard

Other Helpful Info for Volunteers

• Muster your students

• Listen for instructions from crew

• Follow directions, reassure your students

In Case of Emergency…

STATION BILL

MAN OVERBOARDFIRE DAMAGE CONTROL ABANDON SHIP MOORING

SIGNALS Hail "Man Overboard" Hail "Fire" + location. Rapid ringing of ship's bell for 10

seconds or more.

Rapid ringing of ship's bell for 10 seconds or more.

7 short blasts + 1 long blast on ship's horn

"Mooring Stations"

POSITION STATION DUTY STATION DUTY STATION DUTY STATION DUTY STATION DUTY

CAPTAIN Helm In command-Radio-Quick stop-Lower boat-Fix position-MOB pole

Helm In commandRadio Comms.

Helm In commandRadio Comms.

Helm In command-Abandon ship boxesRadio/EPIRBLaunch stern boat Radio.

Helm In commandStern line #4

MATE Rescue boat Recover victim. Get HH radio. GPS button

Site of fire Direct firefighters

Damage site Lead repairs Life raft,then waist

Launch raftSupervise boarding

Midship Call clearances,(line #3 if boat in use)

DECK HAND Rescue Boat Assist lowering boatRecover victim

Site of fire Bring fire equipment,Assist mate

Engine room, then Damage Site

Set bilge pump manifold. Bring DC equipment,Assist mate

Life raft, then waist

Assist mateLaunch raft Secure painter

On deck Spring line #3Stern boat as needed

EDUCATOR Aft Watch & pointAloft

Pilot house, then on deck

Start fire pumpShut off inverterClose vents & LPG valve.Muster studentsRelay to firefighters

On Deck Secure systems as needed.Start bilge (fire) pump.Muster students

Life raft, then waist

Assist w/raft ManifestStudent countDistribute PFD’sAssist boarding

On deck Spring line #2

COOK Waist Ready Work VestsMedical Kits, Oxygen, Defibrillator,blankets,Lower ladder

On deck Ready medical kits, Oxygen, DefibrillatorFire BlanketGlovesShut off LPG in galley

On deck Ready medical kit,Assist as needed

Midship Bring first aid kits, blankets, work vests.Assist mate w/ raft, PFD’s, boarding raft

Bow Bow line #1Directions to boat operator

Man Overboard:• Yell “man overboard”• Throw life ring or PFD• Watch and point to person

in water• Crew will recover victim in

stern boat – don’t jump in!!• Listen for instructions from

crew


MOB Recovery

Injury or sickness:• Assess situation, notify crew• Begin first aid until help

arrives• Use Universal Precautions• Keep students away • Do not leave injured or sick

alone• We cannot administer meds

except in an emergency• Help with post-incident report


Inland Seas Education Association Inland Seas Education Center

INCIDENT REPORT

Location ____________________________________ Incident Date ______________ Time ________ Name of Injured ___________________________ School or Affiliation ______________________________________________________ Home Address ___________________________________________________________ ______________________ _____________________ _____________ City State Zip Code Telephone (______) _________________ Explain how and where injury occurred: _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nature of Injury __________________________________________________________ Assistance or 1st Aid given: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Medical Attention sought ___________________________________________________ Emergency Room or Dr. visit _______________________________________________ ER Report Attached (Y) (N) Persons Notified: ISEA Staff __________________ ISEA Lead Inst. ____________ School Official _____________________Tel.__________________

Parent ___________________________ Tel. __________________ Other ____________________________ Tel. __________________ Follow-up: Date ___________ Who was contacted ______________________________ Situation__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REMEDIAL ACTION TO PREVENT RE-OCCURRENCE OF THIS ACCIDENT: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Report Prepared by:___________________________ Date: __________________ Signature: __________________________________ Attach additional sheets as needed.

Injury or sickness:

Our Resources:

Trained crew (CPR & First Aid)

Medical Officer by cell phone (ER Doctor/Sailor)

First Aid Kits, Standing Medical Orders

Bodily Fluids Clean Up Kit

AED (Inland Seas)

Oxygen bottle (Inland Seas)

911 Dockside evacuation

Coast Guard air evacuation (last resort)


Fire! State Location•Alarm: Rapid ringing of bell•Muster students at waist •Follow instructions of crew•Prepare to abandon ship if instructed by crew•Crew will fight fire•Know locations of extinguishers

•Know location of exits

•Fire blanket, fire gloves in galley

Abandon Ship Procedure• 7 short blasts + 1 long blast• Muster, account for all students• Assist students with PFD’s• Assist w/life raft boarding• Follow crew’s instructions


Raft Deployment Video…

Abandon Ship II: In raft•Stay with your student group until relieved by higher authority. Check against 3x5 card and/or Manifest. Check for sickness, injury.

•Maintain morale, encouragement, adventure. Pass out the chocolate. Sing camp songs.

•On reaching safety, know where each student in your group has gone and with whom (teacher, parent, EMT, etc.) This must be in writing with signatures

All pictures and diagrams were provided by Inland Seas Education Association. These pictures can be used freely for educational purposes if ISEA is correctly attributed. All

commercial use of these pictures is prohibited.

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