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CHAPTER 1
TYPE II PDF
BUOYANT VEST
• TYPE I- Also known as an off-shore jacket,
it provides the most buoyancy. It is a PFD for
all waters and is especially useful in rough
waters where rescue may encompass
additional time. It is designed to turn most
unconscious users in the water to a face-up
position. Type I PFD is available in adult &
child sizes.
• TYPE II- Also known as near-shore buoyant
vest, it is recommended for calm, inland water
where rescue time will be minimal. It will turn
some unconscious people face-up in the water
but not as numerous as Type I. They are
available in adult, medium child, along with
infant and small child sizes.
• TYPE III- Known as a flotation aid it is
good for calm, inland water or where there is
a chance for quick rescue. It is designed so
wearers can place themselves in a face-up
position in the water. The wearer may have to
tilt their head back to avoid turning face-down
in the water.
• TYPE IV- Intended for calm, inland water
with heavy vessel traffic, where help is
constantly present. It is designed to be thrown
into the water for someone to grab on to and
held until rescued. It should not be worn.
Type IV includes ring buoys, buoyant cushions,
and horseshoe buoys.
TYPE III PDF
TYPE I PFD
TYPE IV PDF
1-8
CHAPTER 1
TYPE II PDF
BUOYANT VEST
• TYPE I- Also known as an off-shore jacket,
it provides the most buoyancy. It is a PFD for
all waters and is especially useful in rough
waters where rescue may encompass
additional time. It is designed to turn most
unconscious users in the water to a face-up
position. Type I PFD is available in adult &
child sizes.
• TYPE II- Also known as near-shore buoyant
vest, it is recommended for calm, inland water
where rescue time will be minimal. It will turn
some unconscious people face-up in the water
but not as numerous as Type I. They are
available in adult, medium child, along with
infant and small child sizes.
• TYPE III- Known as a flotation aid it is
good for calm, inland water or where there is
a chance for quick rescue. It is designed so
wearers can place themselves in a face-up
position in the water. The wearer may have to
tilt their head back to avoid turning face-down
in the water.
• TYPE IV- Intended for calm, inland water
with heavy vessel traffic, where help is
constantly present. It is designed to be thrown
into the water for someone to grab on to and
held until rescued. It should not be worn.
Type IV includes ring buoys, buoyant cushions,
and horseshoe buoys.
TYPE III PDF
TYPE I PFD
TYPE IV PDF
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