Testing Your Lifejacket

It is a good idea to test the buoyancy of a PFD or lifejacket on a regular basis, as suggested by the manufacturer.

You can do this by practicing the following:

• While wearing the PFD or lifejacket, wade into chest-deep water;
• Bend at the knees;
• Then float on your back; and
• Verify that the Personal Flotation Device and/or lifejacket keeps your chin above water so that it is easy to breathe.