# Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation and repealing Council Directives 91/672/EEC and 96/50/EC (Text with EEA relevance), Division 1.7: Health and safety and environmental protection

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The boatman shall be able to:
adhere to safe working rules, understand the importance of health and safety rules and the importance of the environment;
acknowledge the importance of training on safety aboard and act immediately in the event of emergencies;
take precautions to prevent fire, and use the firefighting equipment correctly;
perform duties, taking into account the importance of protecting the environment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2017/2397/annex/II/division/1/division/1.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2017-2397/annex-II/division-1/division-1.7
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