The USCA is concerned with safety on the water and has a committee whose purpose is to promote safety through education and public relations.  This web page is part of that effort.  We hope you find the articles below both instructive and interesting.

Safety

The USCA’s Safety Committee is chaired by Glen F. Green, P.E., whose contact details are:
312 Duff Avenue, Wenonah, NJ 08090  [email protected]  (856) 468-0036

The information provided in these links is meant for educational purposes and is not medical advice nor meant to take the place of proper medical training or being seen by a medical professional.

Topics Links

First Aid for Unconscious Person

Cold Water Gasp / Cold Shock 

Self Ice Rescue

Assisted Ice Rescue

Larynogospasm / Near Drowning

Hypothermia / Hyperthermia

Hypothermia Time to Unconsciousness

Hypothermia Treatment in the Field

Post Rescue Collapse

Hyponatremia / Hyernatremia

Sound Signaling

Light Signaling

Thunderstorms & Lightning

Water Safety in a Thunderstorm

Zone of Lesser Probability

Lightning Detectors

Lightning Protection

Inflatable PFDs

Rescue Throw Bags

Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device

Portable Transceivers/Transponders