Make Dock Safety YOUR Priority!

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No matter what season it is, dock safety is important YEAR-ROUND. Accidents can occur at any time! That's why our boat lift remote controls company is here to give you a few tips on how to keep your dock safe in this week's blog. If you haven't got your dock safety check scheduled yet, don't worry, there's still time! Visit our website HERE and get your dock check scheduled today! 


Make Dock Safety YOUR Priority!

MAKE YOUR DOCK MORE ACCESSIBLE AND PRACTICAL.

There are several useful dock accessories that can make owning a boat and dock easy and enjoyable. Since you'll likely entertain guests on your dock, install a non-metal swimming ladder so they can easily enter and leave the water from your dock with no trouble. Install solar-powered lights for easier visibility in case you get off the water after the sunsets. Keep a life preserver handy in case a swimmer gets into trouble. Make sure to have extra life jackets available for each guest you invite to your dock. And of course, be sure you've got at least one High and Dri Rack for drying out wet towels and life vests so they're not laying around on the dock.


GET YOUR DOCK CHECKED FOR POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS BY A PROFESSIONAL.

With the natural elements that a dock is constantly under, any number of problems and malfunctions can occur. So, an important step in maintaining a dock is to ensure proper installation and maintenance of electrical equipment on docks and on boats. Have a professional electrician inspect all of the electrical systems on or near the water and bring them up to code, and periodically check the dock cables for frays or breaks and replace any worn out or damaged cables.


KEEP YOUR DOCK ORGANIZED AND NEAT.

If you allow your dock to become a chaotic catch-all for all of your aquatic toys and fishing gear with no sense of organization, your dock may quickly become a hazardous place to be. Put away fishing equipment, gas cans, chairs, cups, and empty bottles after every outing. As with any walking surface, it is recommended that any trip hazards are limited. Ensuring your dock is clean and free of debris on the surface will aid in this.


Make Dock Safety YOUR Priority With Firstmate Controls!

Again, if you haven't got your dock safety check scheduled, don't worry, you still have time. Visit our website HERE and get that done! Prevent a tragic accident from occurring and get this out of the way. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at the number listed below. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements.



Boat Lift Controls You Can Count On!

Firstmate Controls 
410 Century Business Drive
Labadie, MO 63055

Phone: (866) 570-9707



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