- Correct way to wear ordinary life jackets
1. Put the life jacket on the collar and place the two square buoyancy blocks in front of the chest (note: the front and back of the life jacket, the ship name side faces forward, and the two sides with reflective tape should face outward, otherwise the reflective tape will not work), then fasten the neck strap (note: tie a dead buckle).
2. Tighten the straps downward and cross them backwards
3. Pull the straps to the front and pass them through the buckle ring to tighten (note: tie a dead buckle)
4. After fastening, check each other whether they are tied according to the method
- Correct way to wear children's life jackets
In order to achieve safety protection, life jackets are divided into children and adults. Children's life jackets generally have a larger collar to support the child's head and prevent it from sinking into the water. They are equipped with railings to prevent the life jacket from slipping off from above the body, and there is an upward force on the buttocks to make it supine in the water. When wearing, the life jacket needs to be wrapped around the body as tightly as possible to prevent the child from slipping off due to his petite body.
- Correct way to wear a manually inflatable life jacket
1. Put your head into the life jacket;
2. Tie the left and right straps into knots
3. Pull the left and right ropes, the inflation valve opens, and the life jacket inflates in a few seconds. The manually inflatable life jackets on the plane also come with a variety of equipment: the power supply of the azimuth indicator light is activated by seawater, and the power supply time can exceed 12 hours. Some are also equipped with whistles, mirrors, etc.
- Precautions for using life jackets
1. Check whether the life jacket is damaged before wearing it. The inflatable life jacket should check the device and gas cylinder.
2. Some life jackets are equipped with reflective film on only one side. If the reflective film is worn inside, it will not work.
3. The straps should be tied into a knot to prevent them from being impacted during diving or loosened after floating for a long time.
4. Life vests should be bright colors such as red and yellow, because if the wearer accidentally falls into the water, it will be easier for rescuers to find you.
5. There should be a life whistle on the life vest so that the drowning person can whistle for help.
