ARA Water Safety Code - British Rowing

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GUIDANCE NOTES2.8.2 Air only, manual or automatic gasAir-Only Lifejackets and Buoyancy Aids rely on inflation to provide buoyancy. They have nopermanent built-in buoyancy. This makes them compact and comfortable to wear.Air-Only Lifejackets are classed by the method used to inflate them:2.8.2.1 Oral inflation is provided by blowing into a tube. In rough weather or if thewearer is unfit this may be difficult.2.8.2.2 Manual Gas inflation occurs when the user pulls a short cord which firesCO2 gas from a cylinder into the jacket.2.8.2.3 Automatic Gas inflation is automatically triggered on entering the waterwithout the wearer having to take any action. This is not recommended forcoxswains. It is recommended for poor swimmers and those with a medicalcondition that may render them unconscious before entering the water, e.g.epilepsy.(Gas operated lifejackets can be inflated orally and the automatic versioncan be fired manually).2.8.3 Air-foam filled buoyancy aidsFor young children and those who prefer their lifejackets to have inherent buoyancy, there isa choice of air-foam filled appliances. One with a collar is best as it supports the head.These products have the disadvantage of being bulkier, but the advantage of being muchcheaper.2.8.4 What is a Newton (N)?A Newton is a measure unit of force. 10 Newtons are approximately equivalent to 1 kilo(2.2lbs) of buoyancy. The European Standard covers four levels of minimum buoyancyperformance. The higher the Newton number the higher the buoyancy rating. The buoyancyrating quoted is for adult sizes only. Smaller sizes will have proportionally less buoyancy.50 Newton - Buoyancy Aid - (11lbs/5.5kg buoyancy) - EN 393100 Newton - Buoyancy Aid - (23lbs/11kg buoyancy) - EN395150 Newton - Lifejacket - (33lbs/16kg buoyancy) - EN396275 Newton - Lifejacket - (62lbs/28kg buoyancy) - EN3992.8.5 PurchaseSafety equipment should always be purchased from a recognised and reputablemanufacturer and retailer. This is the best assurance of quality. References are to productsproduced by Crewsaver, but there are many other satisfactory suppliers.Page 22
GUIDANCE NOTESGood manufacturers will supply full instructions for use with each item, and will give fulldetails of how to get the product serviced, and how to obtain spare parts (e.g. replacementgas bottles).There are a number of independent authorities who provide approval for these products,and any one of these is an indication of quality. However as each model has to beseparately tested to receive approval, manufacturers only tend to submit their most popularmodel for approval. Approving bodies include:-EC madeSOLAS - ‘Safety of life at sea’BSI - British Standards InstituteBritish Marine Industries FederationDepartment of TransportBritish Canoe Union2.8.6 Lifejackets/buoyancy aids suitable for wearing whilst rowing or sculling are availablefrom most reputable manufacturers. It is not a requirement for athletes to wear suchaids whilst training, but beginners and those who would feel more comfortablewearing a lifejacket, may gain confidence during their early learning period, i.e., untilthey have mastered basic skills. Where training takes place on exposed expanses ofwater, consideration should be given to carrying buoyancy aids within the boat.2.9 Hypothermia2.9.1 Hypothermia occurs when the whole of the body has been chilled to a much lowerthan normal temperature, and can no longer maintain its heat. i.e., below 35 deg. C.2.9.2 Symptoms and signs of hypothermiaThe following are the most usual symptoms and signs, but not all may be present:-a) Unexpected and unreasonable behaviour possibly accompanied by complaints ofcoldness and tiredness.b) Physical and mental lethargy with failure to understand a question or orders.c) Slurring of speech.d) Violent outburst of unexpected energy and violent language, becoming uncooperative.e) Failure of, or abnormality in, vision.f) Twitching.g) Lack of control of limbs, unsteadiness and complaining of numbness and cramp.h) General shock with pallor and blueness of lips and nails.i) Slow weak pulse, wheezing and coughing.Page 23
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