The lifeboat presents the greatest chance of survival because it contains food and water, provides shelter from the elements, and contains equipment that greatly 15-4 Student Notes: Figure 15-3.Using inflated trousers/slacks for support.The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has a large range of interactive and detailed resources to teach children at all phases from KS1 upwards about the dangers of water, and how to manage their own safety.
Without a life preserver, you have little chance of surviving in the water for any great length of time. With a life preserver on, you can stay afloat for many days. The inherently buoyant (vest-type) preserver is designed so that, if adjusted properly, it supports you and keeps your head out of the water even if you are unconscious. Other than the lifeboat, the life preserver (commonly called a life jacket) is the most important piece of abandon ship equipment. Each is vital to the survival of a ships crew if the ship sinks. SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT The two basic categories of flotation devices are life preservers and lifeboats. A large amount of debris, such as pieces of wood, empty shell boxes, powder cans, and so forth, is usually present. You may use mattress covers, sea bags, laundry bags, and pillowcases in a similar manner. Keep the trousers legs wet by splashing water on them to reduce the loss of the trapped air. Then gather the waist under the water and hold in one hand (fig. When this position is reached, pull the trousers downward smartly on the surface, trapping a pocket of air in each leg. Grasp the waist of the trousers with one hand on each side then extend your arms straight upward, kicking your feet to get your body as high out of the water as you can. Work the garment around on the surface until the legs are over your shoulders and the knots are behind you, leaving the crotch in front of you. Tie a knot in each leg as close to the cuff as possible.
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Zip them then float them on the surface with the fly or front turned down. To remove your trousers, lean forward in the water and slowly slip them down over your hips and legs. The most useful article is your trousers or slacks, which you can inflate to serve as water wings. Several articles of clothing, including the white hat, provide some flotation when used properly. If youre in the water without a life jacket, dont become frightened that you cant stay afloatyou can. Keeping your head above the surface helps keep oil from getting into your eyes and mouth. When going into oil that isnt burning, save your preserver to use as a raft. Submerge again feet first, and repeat the procedure until youre clear of the burning oil. NOTE As you pop up above the surface, try to turn your back to the wind before you take a breath. When you surface, use your hands and arms to make wide sweeping movements across the surface to splash the water and drive away the flames. When you must come up for air, extend your arms above your head, then pull them back in a wide sweep to force the upper part of your body above the surface.
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