PCOC - Personal Safety

What is the main difference between a PFD and a Lifejacket?

• Lifejackets are self righting

• PFDs are self righting

• PFDs are for fun activities

• Lifejackets are smaller

A Canadian-approved PFD/Lifejacket means it has been approved and clearly labelled to that effect by...

• Transport Canada (Department of Transportation

  [DOT])

• Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canadian Coast Guard [CCG])

• Both

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general types of lifejackets approved for use in Canada?

• SOLAS

• Sea Faring

• Standard

• Small Vessel

The two general types of PFDs are...

• There is only one kind

• Inflatable and pull tab

• Inherently buoyant and kid sized

• Inherently buoyant and

  inflatable

Inflatables are not approved for...

• Persons under 16 years of age

• Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80 lbs)

• Use on Personal Watercraft (PWC) or white water paddling

• All of the above

Carbon monoxide (CO2) is

• A colourless, odourless gas

• A colourfull, odourful gas

• The cousin of Carbon Dioxide

• A green liquid

The symptoms of CO poisoning can be easily mistaken for those of less dangerous ailments such as....

• Cold water shock

• Seasickness

• Hyperthermia

• The giggles

To reduce the risk of CO exposure, spaces with fuel burning appliances should also have a....

• Smoke detector

• Face masks

• Carbon monoxide detector

• Gash bin (garbage bin)

The BEST treatment for CO2 poisoning is ...

• Reduce of the risk of exposure by ensuring proper use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances

• Have a carbon monoxide detector

• Immerse yourself underwater for 30 seconds

• Light a small fire

If needed, how long do you run the Blower to remove carbon monoxide?

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 4 minutes

• 10 minutes