JSI reports on its finds from its observational studies on life jacket wear among recreational boaters at the 2014 Life Jacket Wear Rate Tiger Team Workshop.
Improvements to the Category 1 and 2 Vessel Emission Inventory Jennifer Sharp
Eastern Research Group's Richard Billings presented on improvements to the Category 1 and 2 Vessel Emission Inventory for EPA's 2011 National Emission Inventory. These improvements provided a more accurate assessment of port and underway emissions using data ERG developed for the 2007 Category 1 and 2 Census study.
JSI reports on its finds from its observational studies on life jacket wear among recreational boaters at the 2014 Life Jacket Wear Rate Tiger Team Workshop.
Improvements to the Category 1 and 2 Vessel Emission Inventory Jennifer Sharp
Eastern Research Group's Richard Billings presented on improvements to the Category 1 and 2 Vessel Emission Inventory for EPA's 2011 National Emission Inventory. These improvements provided a more accurate assessment of port and underway emissions using data ERG developed for the 2007 Category 1 and 2 Census study.
Culture. Isn’t just something that grows in the lab (or kitchen)...Gareth Lock
This presentation was given at the Eurotek 2012 technical diving conference and tries to highlight the challenges in changing and developing a safety culture within the sport of recreational and technical diving.
Our study demonstrates that loaner boards increase life jacket wear rates. The study was conducted at 34 sites across Washington State (15 sites with loaner boards). At loaner board sites wear rates were 5.2% higher than for non-loaner board sites (27.5% versus 22.3%). Although all age groups showed increased wear rates, the largest increases were for adult boaters.
We also compared how wear rates were impacted by the presence of up to eight risky conditions—small boat length, windy conditions, cold air temperatures, cold water temperatures, strong current, poorer weather, a child present on board, and engaging in fishing or a towed activity. When loaner boards were present, as the number of risks went up, the wear rates increased too, but when no loaner board was present, wear rates did not increase as the number of risks increased.
Loaner boards, therefore seem to play an important “reminder” role as boaters assess the risky conditions that are present; they seem to encourage boaters to put on a life jacket whether it be to use the life jacket they already have on the boat or to borrow one off the loaner board. These results support the strategic plan initiatives #2 and #3.
Peter Hopkins, Manager Recreational Boating was invited to represent Marine and Safety Tasmania at the recent Canadian Safe Boating Symposium in Montreal.
This is a copy of his presentation to presented to delegates on the 25th of September 2010.
This presentation tackles the exciting subject of reciprocity.
What do I mean when I say “Reciprocity”? Today I am specifically discussing how states address boater education requirements for people visiting their state and recreating on their waters.
Risk Based Analysis Of Boating Safety Education StandardsNASBLA
A little over a decade ago, the National Boating Education Standards were finalized after a number of years were spent analyzing the accident and fatality data and determining what minimum content must be included in boating safety courses in order to reduce the risks to boaters. As the 10-year anniversary approached, NASBLA determined it was time to analyze the current statistics to determine whether the Standards are still meeting their goal of addressing and reducing risks. The researchers involved in the original research have returned to work with NASBLA on this project.
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
Culture. Isn’t just something that grows in the lab (or kitchen)...Gareth Lock
This presentation was given at the Eurotek 2012 technical diving conference and tries to highlight the challenges in changing and developing a safety culture within the sport of recreational and technical diving.
Our study demonstrates that loaner boards increase life jacket wear rates. The study was conducted at 34 sites across Washington State (15 sites with loaner boards). At loaner board sites wear rates were 5.2% higher than for non-loaner board sites (27.5% versus 22.3%). Although all age groups showed increased wear rates, the largest increases were for adult boaters.
We also compared how wear rates were impacted by the presence of up to eight risky conditions—small boat length, windy conditions, cold air temperatures, cold water temperatures, strong current, poorer weather, a child present on board, and engaging in fishing or a towed activity. When loaner boards were present, as the number of risks went up, the wear rates increased too, but when no loaner board was present, wear rates did not increase as the number of risks increased.
Loaner boards, therefore seem to play an important “reminder” role as boaters assess the risky conditions that are present; they seem to encourage boaters to put on a life jacket whether it be to use the life jacket they already have on the boat or to borrow one off the loaner board. These results support the strategic plan initiatives #2 and #3.
Peter Hopkins, Manager Recreational Boating was invited to represent Marine and Safety Tasmania at the recent Canadian Safe Boating Symposium in Montreal.
This is a copy of his presentation to presented to delegates on the 25th of September 2010.
This presentation tackles the exciting subject of reciprocity.
What do I mean when I say “Reciprocity”? Today I am specifically discussing how states address boater education requirements for people visiting their state and recreating on their waters.
Risk Based Analysis Of Boating Safety Education StandardsNASBLA
A little over a decade ago, the National Boating Education Standards were finalized after a number of years were spent analyzing the accident and fatality data and determining what minimum content must be included in boating safety courses in order to reduce the risks to boaters. As the 10-year anniversary approached, NASBLA determined it was time to analyze the current statistics to determine whether the Standards are still meeting their goal of addressing and reducing risks. The researchers involved in the original research have returned to work with NASBLA on this project.
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
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
NASBLA was awarded a project through the US Coast Guard Nonprofit Organization 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 (LJA) website.
Speaker: Taylor Matsko, Communications & Marketing Director, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
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
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
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.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
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
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
3. What’s In Each Report?
•Executive Summary
•Accident Causes
•Accident Types
•Operator / Passenger Information
•Casualty Summary Data
•Registration Data
4. The Top Two Known
Causes of Death:
a. Drowning
b. Carbon Monoxide
c. Trauma
d. Hypothermia
e. Cardiac Arrest
5. Percentage of Deaths By Drowning
and PFD Wear Percentage of Victims
70 71
77 78
76
80
76 77
79
75
84 85 84 84 85
83 84.584
86 86
65
70
75
80
85
90
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Drowning No PFD
21. National Recreational Boating Safety
(RBS) Program Strategic Plan
•______________ About Strategic Plan
•National On-Water Standards
•Developed by National Boating
Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC)
22. 2022-2026
National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS)
Program Strategic Plan
•Under development
•Reviewing NBSAC recommendations
•StrategicPlanRecBoatingSafety
@uscg.mil
23. The NRBSS Included Two Surveys
• Participation
• National
• Quarterly
• 5K responses
• 13-Page Survey Instrument
• 73-Page Survey Report
• Exposure
• By State
• Monthly
• 30K total responses, but needed to reach State totals
• 14-Page Survey Instrument
• 131-Page Survey Report
24. Boat owner?
5 in Household:
Gender?
Age?
Relation?
Hispanic?
Race?
Employment?
Income?
Marital Status?
Registered?
Documented?
Unregistered?
For up to 6 boats:
Length?
Type?
Registered?
Documented?
Owner?
> 3 Mi in 12Mo?
Stored?
State?
Zip Code?
Operational?
For up to 6 boats:
Days U/W?
Days You O/B?
Trailered there?
How many times
/ day?
Hours U/W?
Which State?
Body of Water?
You on Last
Outing?
$1
Y
or
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Name
and
Email?
Reported?
Injuries or
Damage?
Casualty
and Type?
U/W?
You
Operate?
$10
Record
Record
Record Y Y
For up to 6 boats:
Did you operate?
Your Yrs of
Experience on Boat?
Your Yrs of
Experience on Boat
Type?
Persons 12 Yrs -?
Persons 13 Yrs +?
Life Jacket for Each?
Wearing Life Jacket
Entire Time?
Activities?
EPIRB?
PLB?
ECOS?
VHF-DSC Radio?
Y
or
N
25. Boat? 5 in Household:
Gender?
Age?
Relation?
Hispanic?
Race?
Employment?
Income?
Marital Status?
How Many
Days?
Household
Count?
By Household
Member:
Who boated?
By Household
Member:
Why Not Boat?
6 Boats:
Length?
Boat Type?
Registered?
State?
Documented?
Who Owns?
How Many Boats
Owned?
$10
$1
Y
Y
Y
Y N
N
N
N
By Household
Member:
Days Boating?
Activities?
Boat Types?
Ownership?
Operator?
How often Life
Jacket worn?
When Boating
Safety Course?
Anyone
Boat?
Own a
Boat?
Name
and
Email?
26. National Recreational
Boating Safety Survey
•NRBSS kick-off: Request for pre-solicitation technical
papers
• Summer 2022: CG-BSX plans for grantee to start work on survey
• 2022-2023: OMB/OIRA Paperwork Reduction Act clearance
•ERAC Webinars: May 10 and 12
• Goal: Educate states about the NRBSS
•Questions and Feedback? Jonathan.C.Hsieh2@uscg.mil
27. State Enforcement Data
Year Citations Warnings Total Stops Rate
2021 13,605 22,062 35,667 1,183K 3.0%
2020 14,133 21,187 35,320 1,216K 2.9%
2019 14,155 22,397 36,552 1,201K 3.0%
28. PFD Wear
• Analysis on Nature of Drownings
• Analysis of Operator and Victim
BAC for Drownings
• Enforcement Tactics to
Encourage PFD Wear
29. ROUPV
•90 days versus 360 days
•15 or 30 days in the Restricted Route
•Age of 17 (16 for Family-Owned Business)
•Reduced Exam
•Drug Test
•TWIC Enrollment
•CPR/First Aid Course
30. Engine Cut-Off Switch (ECOS) Link
Wear Requirement, 46 USC §4312
1. On a recreational vessel AND
2. Less than 26 feet AND
3. Has a motor capable of 115 pounds of static thrust
(3 HP) AND
4. On plane or above displacement speed AND
5. Equipped with an ECOS OR Built after
12/4/2019