Health and Safety

In an emergency

• Do not try to tackle the incident yourself - unless you are appropriately trained for the incident at hand - and it is safe to do so
• In the event of an evacuation leave immediately and head for the nearest Fire Assembly Point. If the route is blocked, make your way to the nearest Water Evacuation Point
• Follow all instructions given by marina staff, security and the emergency services.

General safety advice

• First aid is available from the Marina Reception 24 hours a day
• Locate and familiarise yourself with the positions of the marina safety boxes – you will find them on the pontoons. Nearby you will find emergency ladders.
• Report all accidents and potential hazards to the Marina Reception immediately
• Use rescue equipment only in the event of an emergency – advise the Marina Reception if you use any of the equipment. Misuse of this equipment may have life-threatening ramifications for future users
• Keep the pontoons clear of materials, tenders etc.
• Do not allow your vessel’s anchors and davits to overhang walkways
• While you are in the marina keep your vessel speed to less than 5 knots – do not create wash
• Do not ride, or allow children to ride in the marina trolleys
• Children should wear suitable lifejackets and be supervised when near the water
• In wet or icy weather watch out for slippery pontoons
• It is strictly forbidden to swim, fish or scuba dive in the marina
• Keep clear of vessels and machinery involved in lifting operations
• Do not use bicycles, scooters or skateboards on the pontoons or jetties
• Ensure that you use the correct size and quantity of mooring lines for your boat
• Do not remove the supports from your vessel in the yard
• Have electrical leads checked by a qualified person on a regular basis
• Read the safety instructions on the electricity supply pod before connecting your boat to the supply
• Do not sail or row boats in the marina

Advice on fire safety in the marina

• Locate and note the position of Fire Assembly and Water Evacuation Points
• At the Fuel Jetty: No smoking. Turn off mobile phones, VHF radios, engines and cooking appliances. Extinguish naked flames. Follow any instructions given by Premier staff
• Do not use BBQs on boats, jetties or pontoons
• Keep minimum stores of petrol, diesel and gas
• Install a smoke alarm, test it regularly – fitting a smoke alarm is the simplest step you can take to reduce the risk of fire
• Ensure all gas installations are in a sound condition and checked regularly by a qualified registered contractor
• Make sure your gas bottle (LPG) is secured and kept away from heat sources
• Check that your fire extinguishers and fire blanket are serviceable
• Always isolate fuel and gas on leaving your vessel
• Check electrical heaters, dehumidifiers and 240v equipment on leaving your vessel

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY