IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LIFE JACKET AND A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD)?
Yes. While the terms are often used interchangeably, the main difference is the device's ability to turn a person face-up when in water without effort from the person. As stated by Transport Canada: “Lifejackets are designed for wear when abandoning the vessel in an emergency situation. They generally provide more buoyancy and give the wearer more freeboard (distance between the mouth and the water) by inclining the person onto their back to keep their face – mouth and nose – further […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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