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     • Like wearing a seatbelt in a car, life jackets can save your life if you encounter a hazard or fall into the water. How Do Life Jackets Save Lives? Wearing a life jacket can save your life by: Providing flotation if you unexpectedly find yourself in the water. Providing flotation if you purposely jump into the water to save someone else.
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   Can wearing a lifejacket Save Your Life?

   • Research has proven that wearing a lifejacket can increase your chances of survival by up to four times if you’re immersed in cold water.* Whatever your activity, wearing a well-fitted, well-maintained and suitable lifejacket or buoyancy aid could save your life. Source* Professor Mike Tipton 2012. Best option – don’t fall in!

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   Should you wear a life jacket when swimming?

   • Always wear a lifejacket in the pool if you’re still learning to swim. Always wear a lifejacket when swimming in unknown waters, even if you have experience – this goes for adults too! Always wear a life jacket while boating and participating in water activities at the lake, ocean, or river.

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   How do you know if a life jacket is safe?

   • Check the label for user weight and chest size. Try your lifejacket on in the water to ensure your airway is clear. A good fit is secure, comfortable, and adjustable. Ensure that you know when it’s appropriate to wear life jackets and be sure to follow these safety precautions!

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   Why should you wear a lifejacket on a boat?

   • As boaters we know that lifejackets are essential for your safety on the water. Research shows that lifejackets drastically improve survival rates by up to four times when immersed in cold water. They also help keep you safe and afloat in situations where you may need rescuing.

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   Do you need a lifejacket if you're big?

   • Because of their buoyancy, all adults, regardless of their size, have a net weight of about 5kg when immersed in water. You do not need a lifejacket or buoyancy aid with more buoyancy just because you’re big. Buoyancy aids and level 100 lifejackets, however, come in a range of sizes from baby to adult XXXL. Make sure you get one that fits properly.

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   Should a child wear a lifejacket?

   • Lifejackets are recommended for children, toddlers, and babies to support the head and keep the wearer facing upwards in the water. Anyone wearing a buoyancy aid should be a confident swimmer. Guidelines suggest getting a lifejacket that fits your child now rather than to grow into.

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3. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › media › 5aLifejackets save lives - GOV.UK

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   Wearing a lifejacket with crotch straps and spray hood could double your chances of survival, and increase your likelihood of being found. See how crotch straps make a difference on MCA’s...

4. rnli.org › safety › lifejacketsLifejackets And Buoyancy Aids - Choose And Maintain Yours - RNLI

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   • Why Should You Wear A Lifejacket?
   • Best Option – Don’T Fall In!
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   Every year, around 200 people drown in the coastal waters around the UK and Ireland. These tragedies happen to people taking part in a wide range of water-based and waterside activities. Research has proven that wearing a lifejacket can increase your chances of survival by up to four times if you’re immersed in cold water.* Whatever your activity, ...

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   If you fall over the side and are not attached to your boat, you can rapidly become separated from the vessel. This will greatly increase the difficulty of rescue, especially at night, and so decrease your chances of survival. Staying on, or near, your boat is always going to be the best option. At the very least, make a policy of clipping on to su...

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   On a motorboat, it’s advisable to clip on when you leave the cockpit to perform a task on deck such as anchoring. Clipping on is not advised on fast motorboats or fast sailing boats when travelling at speed, because it may result in the clipped-on person being dragged through the water if they fall overboard.

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   In Ireland, the law requires that an appropriate lifejacket or buoyancy aid must be carried for everyone onboard all vessels. If the craft is under 7m, personal flotation devices must be worn at all times on an open vessel or on deck on a vessel with accommodation. Anyone under the age of 16 must wear a personal flotation device at all times on an ...

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   Cold water shock is the uncontrollable reaction of the body when it is first submerged in cold water (15°C or lower). In initial submersion, the body will experience a gasp reflex, which is a rapid intake of air. This is followed by a fourfold increase in breathing rate and associated increases in heart rate and blood pressure, making some people s...

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5. www.bbc.com › safety › resourcesWearing Your Life Jacket - BBC

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   Aug 9, 2024 · Life jackets do save lives and should be worn where there is a risk of entering the water unintentionally. Updated: 9 August 2024. Where it is deemed necessary to wear a life jacket, it is...

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7. lifejacketsafety.com › lifejacket-myths-andLifejacket Myths And Misconceptions - Life Jacket Safety

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   Apr 26, 2023 · Properly fitting a lifejacket is often misunderstood. Many people confuse a snug fit with discomfort, but a lifejacket should be snug to provide optimal safety. Another misconception is that children can grow into oversized lifejackets. In reality, an ill-fitting lifejacket can compromise safety.

8. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsKeeping safe at the coast: lifejacket safety advice - GOV.UK

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   May 1, 2014 · Keeping safe at the coast: lifejacket safety advice. Advice from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), called 'Lifejackets save lives', about the benefits of wearing lifejackets. From ...

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9. www.rya.org.uk › blog › everything-you-need-to-knowEverything you need to know about lifejackets

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   The RYA strongly recommends not wearing a 275 lifejacket, as this is very bulky when inflated and will obstruct you if getting into a life raft. Learn about the different levels of buoyancy for staying safe on the water.

10. britishswimschool.com › water-safety › life-jacketLife Jacket Safety: Staying Safe Around the Water

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    Safety experts recommend that everyone wear a life jacket around the water. Like wearing a seatbelt in a car, life jackets can save your life if you encounter a hazard or fall into the water.