Causes of Drowning

Drowning can result from a variety of hazards while working on, in, or near water, such as:

• Rushing water (such as tides and flooding),
• Boating and maritime accidents,
• Slippery surfaces (such as rocks or muddy banks near water),
• Heat stress (such as cramps, exhaustion and fatigue),
• Injuries, especially to the head, neck, or back (which cause the worker to fall into the water)
• Falls into water while working at heights, or
• Incapacitating bites or stings from animals.

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