| Abstract |
Provides guidance aimed to improve safety for activities on inland or inshore waters at establishments where HSE is the enforcing authority. These include fish farms, floating cage units, mussel rafts, farm or estate fisheries and similar activities. The objective is to reduce the incidence of accidental drownings to employees, employers, the self-employed and members of the public (including children). Contents: Requirements; Selecting personal buoyancy equipment; Using and maintaining personal buoyancy equipment; Operating automatic inflation mechanisms; Management; Training; Pre-wear checks; Inspection and maintenance; Storage; Further reading and information. |