Question 193Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer
70% to passWhich of the following statements is TRUE concerning life jackets?
ABuoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets.
BLife jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water.
CLife jackets must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly.
DLightly stained or faded life jackets will fail in the water and should not be used.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water. This is the correct answer because life jackets are specifically designed with buoyancy distribution and shape to turn an unconscious person face-up in the water, keeping their airway clear. This is a critical safety feature that helps prevent drowning. The other options are incorrect: A) Buoyant vests are not an approved substitute for life jackets, C) the orientation of the life jacket does not matter for proper flotation, and D) light staining or fading does not necessarily affect a life jacket's ability to float and keep the wearer safe.
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