Personal buoyancy equipment on inland and inshore waters
- Date of publication:
- 1995
- ISBN:
- N/A
- Series code:
- AIS1
This information sheet aims to improve safety for activities on inland or inshore waters.
It is specifically for establishments that are covered by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act) and where HSE is the enforcing authority. These include fish farms, floating cage units, mussel rafts, farm or estate fisheries and similar activities.
The objective of this sheet is to reduce the number of accidental drownings to employees, employers, the self-employed and members of the public (including children).
It also covers:
- selecting personal buoyancy equipment;
- using and maintaining personal buoyancy equipment; and
- operating automatic inflation mechanisms.