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Safety briefing - lifejackets
This briefing provides essential information for workers on the use of lifejackets.
What’s covered?
The aim of this Safety Briefing - Lifejackets is to ensure that workers understand when a lifejacket must be worn, how to use it and how to care for it.
Hazards and reasons for concern
The hazard which a lifejacket provides protection against is deep or fast-flowing water. The equipment can be damaged in use, therefore care is required. It’s also important that the correct equipment is selected for the job as a self-inflating lifejacket can create a hazard in the wrong circumstances.
Control measures
The briefing includes a list of measures which workers must take to look after the lifejacket and wear it correctly.
Key points
Attendees must take note of the following key points:
- “A lifejacket is a piece of lifesaving equipment.
- To ensure that it works when needed you must take care of it and wear it correctly.
- Carry out pre-use checks and overnight inflation checks as directed.
- Make sure that you wear one whenever you are working over, adjacent to or in deep or fast flowing water. The only exception will be when a risk assessment has determined that a buoyancy aid is more suitable.
- Report any damage or other concerns immediately to your supervisor or manager.”
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