Proposed preventive actions to decrease the risk of fatal injury in relation to alcohol and recreational aquatic activities
| Proposed action | References |
|---|---|
| Public service announcements by government agencies and community based organisations warning about the dangers of alcohol use in association with water recreation, and tailoring such messages to swimming, boating, and/or fishing | 5, 24, 34, 43 |
| Eliminating or modifying advertisements that encourage the use of alcohol during boating activities | 5, 24, 34 |
| Restricting the sale of alcoholic beverages at aquatic facilities | 5, 24, 54 |
| Passage and enforcement of legislation restricting alcohol consumption during water recreation activities | 2, 5, 24, 33, 40, 44 |
| Introduction of stiffer penalties for operating recreational boats under the influence of alcohol | 51 |
| Making licencee/server liability apply to drowning | 61 |
| Limiting the consumption of alcohol by anyone engaged in any form of activity related to water | 12, 41, 49, 50, 54, 56 |
| Public education on the risks of drowning if alcohol is consumed while involved in aquatic activities | 2, 3, 11, 20, 21, 23, 26, 33, 35, 36, 39, 40, 43, 50, 53, 57, 59–61 |
| Public education aimed at changing public acceptance of drinking while involved in aquatic activities | 10, 52 |
| Public education of the potential benefits of alcohol control policies | 55 |
| Including information on the risks of alcohol use in all training for boaters | 25, 27, 44 |
| Focusing on all boat occupants, not just the operators | 2, 11, 20, 26, 28, 40, 41, 43 |
| Targeting adult males | 20, 33, 43 |
| Using a standardised sobriety test | 33, 58 |