The Life Jacket Association website provides information about life jackets to recreational boating safety professionals and the public. The website was launched with grant funding from the US Coast Guard. For professionals, it offers training tools, outreach materials, and information on legal requirements and new life jacket labels. For the public, it explains life jacket styles, purchasing tips, and state laws. It aims to educate about the importance of life jacket use through comparison of old and new label systems. Frequently asked professional questions center around terminology changes and ensuring state law and compliance updates with the new labels.
2008 Personal Watercraft Safety Review for Big Wave Surfing and Tow SurfingK 38
2008 Review of the year regarding big wave surfing safety and personal watercraft use for tow surfing and or rescue applications by K38's founder, Shawn Alladio a world authority subject matter expert regarding RWC usage
National consensus development of On-Water Standards through a neutral independent facilitator.
Complete development of entry-level, skill-based standards (core competencies) in both the SAIL and HUMAN propelled domains and to advance the standards of all three domains (SAIL, POWER and HUMAN) into the ANSI approval and maintenance process.
The National Safe Boating Council presented at the 2012 PFDMA Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 on its 2013 Point of Sale Grant and its "Wear It!" campaign.
For more information, visit www.SafeBoatingCouncil.org
2008 Personal Watercraft Safety Review for Big Wave Surfing and Tow SurfingK 38
2008 Review of the year regarding big wave surfing safety and personal watercraft use for tow surfing and or rescue applications by K38's founder, Shawn Alladio a world authority subject matter expert regarding RWC usage
National consensus development of On-Water Standards through a neutral independent facilitator.
Complete development of entry-level, skill-based standards (core competencies) in both the SAIL and HUMAN propelled domains and to advance the standards of all three domains (SAIL, POWER and HUMAN) into the ANSI approval and maintenance process.
The National Safe Boating Council presented at the 2012 PFDMA Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 on its 2013 Point of Sale Grant and its "Wear It!" campaign.
For more information, visit www.SafeBoatingCouncil.org
National Safe Boating Campaign: Targeted Outreach - Moving Water
The American Canoe Association (ACA) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are expanding their current partnership to directly address the 2012-2016 Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program: Objective 2, Boating Safety Outreach.
With this National Safe Boating Campaign: Targeted Outreach – Moving Water project, the ACA and BSA will continue to target the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program’s Area of Interest No. 1: Develop and Conduct a National Year-Round Safe Boating Campaign. The project will focus on Strategies 2.3 and 2.5 of the National Recreational Boating Strategic Plan, Deliver Boating Safety Education Messages through Grassroots Efforts and Deliver Branded Messages through Non-Traditional /New/Social Media.
This project will combine existing knowledge based resources, along with video and animation techniques to create a single video to address drownings and near misses in moving water environments. It will be available both as a DVD and online through multiple social media outlets. The premise for this project is to provide a necessary resource that can stand alone, but also supplement partner organizations respective boating programs with this training module. This project will clearly identify hazards on moving water that have caused fatalities and injuries to individuals in paddlecraft and other human powered watercraft.
The ACA and BSA believe that a proactive approach to educating other organizations and the general public about the hazards, and how to identify and avoid them, will limit future possible casualties on moving waterways, specifically in river environments.
National Safe Boating Campaign: Creative Outreach Development and Promotion
Under its 2013-14 National Safe Boating Campaign: Creative Outreach Grant Project, the ACA launched a mobile application and an animated video series dedicated to promoting safe paddling practices. As a continuation of this effort, in 2014-15, the ACA will launch its National Safe Boating Campaign: Creative Outreach Development & Promotion Grant Project. This new project will complement last year’s efforts and accomplish the following goals:
Create an animated memoir in which 3 real paddling accident survivors tell their stories in their own words: what went wrong, how they felt, and what they would do differently next time to stay safe.
Add new safe-paddling related features to the Paddle Ready app (created under last year’s grant).
Create a strategic marketing campaign that will increase visibility for the app and animated videos (animated memoir + animated videos created under last year’s Creative Outreach Grant).
LJA and the U.S. National Water Safety Action PlanNASBLA
The U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) will be a strategic, evidence-informed plan, created by experts in drowning prevention and informed by water safety stakeholders and practitioners from across the country, aimed at preventing drowning in the USA. Considering that most prevention needs to happen at the subnational level, the USNWSAP will be a model- based plan, focusing on providing guidance on what a model water safety community, county, and state should look like, as well as identifying national level activities that guide and support subnational efforts. The Life Jacket Working Group has identified 23 recommendations to be included in the USNWSAP.
Speaker: Christopher Stec
Overview of CPSC, Health Canada, and Profeco cooperation, legislation, joint recalls, and including a case study of stroller regulatory requirements in all 3 jurisdictions.
February 15-17, 2011 - ITAR Boot Camp BrochureJohn Priecko
If you are looking for a first class beginner's conference and related workshops on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), this is it! It is also a GREAT refresher for seasoned trade compliance professionals! I am speaking in two sessions on the Do’s and Don’ts for Preparing and Submitting CJ Requests and The Risks and Rewards of Being an Empowered Official: When and How an EO Can Be Held Personally Liable for ITAR Violations. Check out the long list of hot topics and many other superb presenters at this conference in sunny San Diego, California. The American Conference Institute has a long history and acknowledged reputation for putting together very well organized and executed events.
Banks, financial organisations, trading companies, insurers and governments with exposures to shipping and cargoes need to know (and be able to prove) who, what and where they are trading with at all times. Not an easy task (especially for global operations) given the complexity of maritime supply chains. However, there are finally sanctions screening solutions available that offer tools to screen ships and reveal their historical trading patterns. Some even track the ship’s movements in real-time or automate these complex compliance procedures. But which solution is right for your business?
National Safe Boating Campaign: Targeted Outreach - Moving Water
The American Canoe Association (ACA) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are expanding their current partnership to directly address the 2012-2016 Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program: Objective 2, Boating Safety Outreach.
With this National Safe Boating Campaign: Targeted Outreach – Moving Water project, the ACA and BSA will continue to target the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program’s Area of Interest No. 1: Develop and Conduct a National Year-Round Safe Boating Campaign. The project will focus on Strategies 2.3 and 2.5 of the National Recreational Boating Strategic Plan, Deliver Boating Safety Education Messages through Grassroots Efforts and Deliver Branded Messages through Non-Traditional /New/Social Media.
This project will combine existing knowledge based resources, along with video and animation techniques to create a single video to address drownings and near misses in moving water environments. It will be available both as a DVD and online through multiple social media outlets. The premise for this project is to provide a necessary resource that can stand alone, but also supplement partner organizations respective boating programs with this training module. This project will clearly identify hazards on moving water that have caused fatalities and injuries to individuals in paddlecraft and other human powered watercraft.
The ACA and BSA believe that a proactive approach to educating other organizations and the general public about the hazards, and how to identify and avoid them, will limit future possible casualties on moving waterways, specifically in river environments.
National Safe Boating Campaign: Creative Outreach Development and Promotion
Under its 2013-14 National Safe Boating Campaign: Creative Outreach Grant Project, the ACA launched a mobile application and an animated video series dedicated to promoting safe paddling practices. As a continuation of this effort, in 2014-15, the ACA will launch its National Safe Boating Campaign: Creative Outreach Development & Promotion Grant Project. This new project will complement last year’s efforts and accomplish the following goals:
Create an animated memoir in which 3 real paddling accident survivors tell their stories in their own words: what went wrong, how they felt, and what they would do differently next time to stay safe.
Add new safe-paddling related features to the Paddle Ready app (created under last year’s grant).
Create a strategic marketing campaign that will increase visibility for the app and animated videos (animated memoir + animated videos created under last year’s Creative Outreach Grant).
LJA and the U.S. National Water Safety Action PlanNASBLA
The U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) will be a strategic, evidence-informed plan, created by experts in drowning prevention and informed by water safety stakeholders and practitioners from across the country, aimed at preventing drowning in the USA. Considering that most prevention needs to happen at the subnational level, the USNWSAP will be a model- based plan, focusing on providing guidance on what a model water safety community, county, and state should look like, as well as identifying national level activities that guide and support subnational efforts. The Life Jacket Working Group has identified 23 recommendations to be included in the USNWSAP.
Speaker: Christopher Stec
Overview of CPSC, Health Canada, and Profeco cooperation, legislation, joint recalls, and including a case study of stroller regulatory requirements in all 3 jurisdictions.
February 15-17, 2011 - ITAR Boot Camp BrochureJohn Priecko
If you are looking for a first class beginner's conference and related workshops on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), this is it! It is also a GREAT refresher for seasoned trade compliance professionals! I am speaking in two sessions on the Do’s and Don’ts for Preparing and Submitting CJ Requests and The Risks and Rewards of Being an Empowered Official: When and How an EO Can Be Held Personally Liable for ITAR Violations. Check out the long list of hot topics and many other superb presenters at this conference in sunny San Diego, California. The American Conference Institute has a long history and acknowledged reputation for putting together very well organized and executed events.
Banks, financial organisations, trading companies, insurers and governments with exposures to shipping and cargoes need to know (and be able to prove) who, what and where they are trading with at all times. Not an easy task (especially for global operations) given the complexity of maritime supply chains. However, there are finally sanctions screening solutions available that offer tools to screen ships and reveal their historical trading patterns. Some even track the ship’s movements in real-time or automate these complex compliance procedures. But which solution is right for your business?
Always Ready – A Televised Life Jacket Wear CampaignNASBLA
This session will present recreational boating safety’s new 30-second life jacket TV commercial, Always Ready, scheduled for distribution on fishing programs this summer. The commercials are scheduled to broadcast more than 1,100 times on seven popular television networks including the Discovery Channel and the Outdoor Channel with a total audience of 238.1 million American households. Fishing is one of America’s most popular activities and anglers are one of boating’s most at-risk groups – in 2020 35.3% of fatal boating incidents occurred during fishing outings. The 30-second Always Ready commercials are supported by a longer web-based docu-mercial each reminding anglers to always wear a life jacket while boating. This short session will share the campaign’s creative content and early results. If time allows, additional Water Sports Foundation life jacket outreach materials will be presented encouraging attendees to use them freely!
Speaker: Jim Emmons, Water Sports Foundation, Executive Director
A Professional Angler’s Take on Boating SafetyNASBLA
Hunter will share how his boating accident resulted in a full-time career in the fishing industry. Hear how Hunter's experiences in the for-profit and tournament sector of the fishing industry have led to new communication techniques to effectively deliver the boating safety message. Join him for tips and tricks on how we can effectively market to our target demographics in order to reduce water related tragedies.
Speaker: Hunter Bland, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Boating Safety Ambassador & Professional Bass Angler
One in five American families started a new outdoor habit during the pandemic, new research shows. The boating industry is booming as Americans turn to the water, and there’s no sign of the momentum slowing. With each of our programs, we work towards fulfilling our vision of helping create a safe experience for recreational boaters. The Safe Boating Campaign had to course adjust over the last two summers from an in-person grassroots outreach approach to a robust digital campaign, along with creative ways to reach boaters at launch points. The Life Jacket is the star of the show as you’ll see in our marketing content.
Speaker: Peg Phillips, National Safe Boating Council, Executive Director
Get the drift on a new program for boaters to assist the U.S. Coast Guard, local sheriff marine units and the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Aqua Alert would provide authorities with volunteers for those unique situations when extra “eyes on the water” would help during a lost at sea search. The inspiration, the Aqua Alert Pilot Program and the nation-wide vision, will be featured in this presentation. Bringing additional hope to water searches, these volunteers could be the answer to prayers.
Speaker: Judy Schink, Aqua Alert
Rapid Changing Cover Designs Enhance User WearabilityNASBLA
Some of the customer base has been reluctant to use life preservers due to uncomfortable fittings which in part are the result of heavier weight PFD UL-approved inflatable jacket materials that are needed for a functioning unit. Recent developments in technology have enabled manufacturers to provide a much lighter cell material. This along with flexibility in UL non-essential specifications, ensure a more comfortable fit and a higher rate of usage by those in the marketplace.
Speakers: Chris Semonelli, ESquared, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and Wayne Walters, Kent Water Sports, LLC
How Product Evolution is Increasing Safety on the WaterNASBLA
Join this session to hear from WSIA’s Lee Gatts as he discusses recent legislation affecting the towed water sports industry and how new products in the market are increasing safety on the water but also creating new challenges to education and operation.
Speaker: Lee Gatts, Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA), Director of Government Affairs
Regulatory Framework in Europe & the Changes Related to Brexit for PFD'sNASBLA
This session will focus on the regulatory framework surrounding placing PFD’s on the market within the European Union and what is legally required by manufacturers in order to attach the CE mark or Wheelmark to their products. The session will then focus on the legislative changes for placing product on the market in the UK following Brexit with guidance on how to use the UKCA or Red Ensign mark and what is required in order to affix these marks to products for placement on the market. The presentation will also provide service offerings from UL which helps customers to meet their legal obligations when looking to place PFD products on the market in the UK and Europe.
Speaker: Michael Kirkland, UL LLC, Senior Staff Engineer
The purpose of this presentation is to update the conference attendees on the R&D project that was conducted by UL to compile data on infant and child manikins currently incorporated into various life jacket certifications standards. With manikins not currently an acceptable path towards certification in North America, this project was conducted to start compiling in-water performance to compare to existing human subject data for currently USCG Approved devices and USCG reference test devices.
Speaker: Christopher James, UL LLC, Principal Engineering Manager
The Success & Future Plans for the Sea Tow Foundation's Life Jacket Loaner P...NASBLA
The Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program began in 2008 and, while there were a number of other loaner programs operating decades before, the Sea Tow Foundation learned from them and has developed a robust program that is easy for local organizations to implement and maintain. As we enter our 14th summer, the Sea Tow Foundation has been able to establish life jacket loaner stations in all 50 states as well as in D.C., American Samoa and the Virgin Islands and that is something that no other life loaner program can claim. Our other successes will be presented as well as discussion of our future plans for the Life Jacket Loaner Program in this session.
Speaker: Gail Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation, Executive Director
State Boating Safety & Marine Law Enforcement OutreachNASBLA
We will briefly discuss how two players on the same team approach life jacket messaging. Our officers enforce life jacket laws and encourage the wearing of life jackets. As an outreach coordinator, we remind people of the legal requirements for life jackets when boating, but our main focus is on encouraging everyone to wear a life jacket. This is a different message than delivering the message of mandatory carriage or wear. Our goal is to give a better perspective on the opportunities and challenges the states have in the world of PFDs.
Speaker: Brian Rehwinkle, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Outreach & Education Coordinator
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Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
2. Awarded to NASBLA through
USCG Non-Profit
grant program.
Hosted on
lifejacketassociation.org
3. Educating the boating public about the
importance of life jacket wear
Life jacket’s role in mitigating risk associated with
boating
What types of life jackets are available
Intended use of different life jackets as guided by
the legacy and new life jacket labels
Legal requirements associated with life jacket
wear that vary by state.
Support and
assist the state
recreational
boating safety
programs in:
4. Phase One – Grant
Funded
Provide information to front line
recreational boating safety education
and enforcement professionals.
Resources for RBS professionals to
refer the boating public to for
additional information on life jackets.
5. Phase Two – Life
Jacket Association
Expanded information for public,
manufacturers, retailers, use
outside recreational boating
(commercial, sport, etc.)
10. Public
webpages Which Life Jacket Do I Buy?
Styles & Intended Uses
What to Look For When Purchasing
Life Jacket Laws by State
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Resources
11. What Questions Do The
Professionals Have?
Most Center around the New Labels
12. #1: Why were labels changed?
The USCG believed that the legacy labels were confusing
to the boating public and did not effectively communicate
important safety and regulatory information to users and
law enforcement personnel.
This rulemaking supports the efforts of the U.S. - Canada
Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC). The RCC workplan
calls for the developments of a “North American Standard
for lifejackets.”
13. #2: What are the effects on the
States?
Laws and regulations will
have to be updated
Terminology changes from
“Types (I, II, II, IV, V)” to
“wearable” and “throwable”
14. #3: How should compliance be
determined through new labels?
Compliance can be
determined by Coast Guard
Approval number and any
special limitations listed on
the label.
16. #4: Do activity icons impact USCG approval
if the device is worn during that activity?
Yes
17. LJA has the opportunity to
get this information to the
public in a way that can be
understood
What’s next?
How can our community
better educate the
consumer?
Hannah Helsby
hannah@nasbla.org
Editor's Notes
Introduce yourself and your role
NASBLA was awarded a project through the US Coast Guard non profit grant program to create a series of webpages to address important information related to life jackets, specifically in response to the updates to the labels. Once completed – these webpages will be hosted on the life jacket association.org website.
The purpose of this grant funded project is to support and assist the state and territory recreational boating safety programs in educating the boating public about the importance of life jacket wear, a life jackets role in mitigating the inherent risks associated with boating, what types of life jackets are available, the intended uses of different life jackets as guided by the legacy and the new U.S. Coast Guard life jacket labels, as well as the legal requirements associated with life jacket wear that vary by state.
It is extremely important that consistent and verified information is easily available, to educate and train front line recreational boating safety educators and enforcement professionals. This project will fulfill that need and go a step further in also serving as a resource for RBS professionals to refer the boating public to for additional information on life jackets. Phase One of this project is being done through a US coast guard nonprofit grant. Because it is being funded under the recreational boating safety program, the focus has to remain on assisting and educating the states and support them in their efforts.
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What about info for the public – boating safety education? Education and enforcement are same things public need to know.
The unofficial phase two of this project will come after the grant work have been completed. Upon completion of the project, the information will be hosted on the lifejacketassociation.org website.
At that time, the LJA board has made it a priority to maintain these webpages and continue to expand on the foundation provided by adding additional information that is targeted to manufactures, retailers, those using life jacket for purposes other than recreation, and continuing to publish useful information for the general public.
All this is being done with the intent of providing verified yet digestible information for all life jacket users to help them make informed decisions when choosing a life jacket.
We wanted to take this opportunity to share briefly what type of information we are including in phase one.
The first section of the new webpage will be targeted to State RBS professionals and will focus on training to include short videos, definitions on terminology, an overview of the categories of devices available, an extensive amount of information about the labels and an opportunity for individuals to “check their knowledge” online through some interactive questions.
Outreach and marketing tools will also be available that can be used to support the states efforts in educating the public or teaching content internally.
What videos/tools? Who is going to create/approve to make sure they are in compliance?
Jim, microlearning, BSX,
Finally, NASBLA will work with the states to host verified information that covers legal requirements related to life jacket wear that vary by state.
We will also work with the states to address any common questions they receive related to the legal requirements surrounding life jackets. Other states can reference this as well for research purposes or share the information with stakeholders and the public.
In support of the states work in educating the public, the webpages will address important information targeted at the boating public. The information provided will be offered in a way that will assist them in selecting the correct life jacket for their situation and activity.
So that is phase one and the work that will be completed under the grant award.
Part of what we wanted to do today is share some of the questions we have seen continue to arise from the states. Most of these questions center around the new labels.
As we go through a few of these, I invite you to think about what questions you get frequently that if answered, would help professionals and the public, make better informed decisions about life jacket use and wear.
Why were the labels changed?
The U.S. Coast Guard believed that the legacy labels as they were, were confusing to the boating public.
The removal of the type codes also allowed work to advance in the effort to harmonize the labels in North America, with the intent of development of a North American standard for life jackets.
What are the effects on the states?
- The most tangible effect on the states is that state laws and regulations will have to be updated to remove the reference to the type codes, and shift language to the preferred terminology of “wearable” and “throwable”.
How should compliance be determined through new labels?
The baseline for compliance is if the device has a USCG approval number and the individual is following any special limitations listed on the label. However….
Any special limitations – conditional approvals
i.e. inflatable life jacket is approved if worn
Approved upon certain conditions
This question is probably the most discussed question because of the introduction of the activity icons. Specifically, the states need further clarification on how these icons do or don’t impact compliance, and whether these icons fall under “special limitations” for intended use.
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All of you I am sure are familiar with these new activity icons that are now seen on the label… These icons indicate that a device may not be designed for use during certain activities – such as water skiing, towed water sports or personal watercraft.
Activity icons do impact USCG approval if worn during that activity. If you are wearing a PFD that is not approved for use while on a PWC or while partaking in towed watersports, and the label shows that it is not approved for that activity, then the life jacket is then no longer USCG approved. Life Jackets must be worn in accordance with the manufacturer’s labeling in order to be USCG approved.
Are all 5 icons on each device every single time? Are they crossed out or not?
Only limitation – this is answer we have. Better answer
We just wanted to make you aware of where we are at within the process and how this can be useful to the LJA and it’s members. We are not going to solve all of these problems today, but I hope to get the conversation started. The states and federal entities are often restricted in what they can talk about, ensuring their statements align with state and federal legislation. Once phase one of this project is complete, and all of the information is collected for the front line RBS Education and Enforcement professionals, LJA then has the opportunity to educate the public on this information in a way that is understandable to them.
What decision making process should the consumer be going through when making a decision on a life jacket? How can our community better educate the consumer? How many labels are out there? How many options? Can we index these labels? What can we learn from looking at all of the labels? These are the questions we could be answering.
This is just the start of what NASBLA and the Life Jacket Association hope will be an extremely useful tool for the states, the life jacket industry and the public that will help everyone working together to increase life jacket wear and acceptance. The LJA and its membership will have the chance to make the greatest impact on the consumer with this information once it is compiled, so how do we do that? What comes next?
If you have any additional ideas or questions feel free to contact a member of the LJA board or reach out to a member of the NASBLA staff.
I have hidden this slide – but this is language from the notice of proposed rule making on the federal register. It reads like the “PFD’s be used in accordance with any limitations specified on the approval label” may have been new language added??
Tom – if being used on approval, label says not approved, not intended for that use- not approved by uscg