PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES Personal Flotation Devices FLOTATION KEEPING

Personal Flotation Devices FLOTATION KEEPING YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER

Personal Flotation Devices Life Jacket versus + Will float a person - May not

Personal Flotation Devices • PFD’s must be approved by: 1. Transport Canada 2. Canadian

Personal Flotation Devices PFDs Come in many sizes, styles and colours Provide minimum of

Personal Flotation Devices • Floater Jackets provide flotation • Give limited protection from the

Personal Flotation Devices • Anti-Exposure Suit • Gives improved protection from the elements. •

Personal Flotation Devices • Work vest type • Reflective tape on shoulders. • None

Personal Flotation Devices • • • Work vest type WCB Approved More flotation Reflective

Personal Flotation Devices Child size • Must be right size • Crotch strap •

Personal Flotation Devices Inflatable PFDs • Automatic inflation or manual. • Not approved for

Personal Flotation Devices Choice of Colour Which suit would be most visible on a

Personal Flotation Devices Choosing the right PFD *What is the main marine activity? *

Personal Flotation Devices Taking Care of your PFD • Do not dry clean or

Personal Flotation Devices Taking Care of your PFD • Check straps regularly for wear

Personal Flotation Devices Summary • Select the appropriate type of PFD for your boating

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PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES

Personal Flotation Devices FLOTATION KEEPING YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER

Personal Flotation Devices Life Jacket versus + Will float a person - May not float a person in a face up position + Workability face up position - Usually uncomfortable and bulky PFD

Personal Flotation Devices • PFD’s must be approved by: 1. Transport Canada 2. Canadian Coast Guard.

Personal Flotation Devices PFDs Come in many sizes, styles and colours Provide minimum of 15 lbs. of flotation

Personal Flotation Devices • Floater Jackets provide flotation • Give limited protection from the elements.

Personal Flotation Devices • Anti-Exposure Suit • Gives improved protection from the elements. • Provides workability

Personal Flotation Devices • Work vest type • Reflective tape on shoulders. • None or minimal protection from the elements

Personal Flotation Devices • • • Work vest type WCB Approved More flotation Reflective tape None or minimal protection from the elements

Personal Flotation Devices Child size • Must be right size • Crotch strap • Lifting strap

Personal Flotation Devices Inflatable PFDs • Automatic inflation or manual. • Not approved for PWC operation • Special purpose applications

Personal Flotation Devices Choice of Colour Which suit would be most visible on a dark night in the water?

Personal Flotation Devices Choosing the right PFD *What is the main marine activity? * *Boating, (Power or Sail) *Commercial Vessel operation *Canoe or Kayak *Personal Water Craft or Windsurfing *Search and Rescue COMFORT, WEAR AND WORK ABILITY MUST BE OF APPROPRIATE SIZE

Personal Flotation Devices Taking Care of your PFD • Do not dry clean or machine wash • Wash with mild detergent only • Air dry - away from direct heat and do not put in dryers. • Clean off oil or grease immediately.

Personal Flotation Devices Taking Care of your PFD • Check straps regularly for wear and tear. • Check buckles and fasteners • Keep zippers free • Do not make alterations

Personal Flotation Devices Summary • Select the appropriate type of PFD for your boating activity. • Ensure proper fit for all occupants of your vessel. • Wear it I’ve got mine on, properly where’s yours?

Personal Flotation Devices