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WHY ARE PFDs REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT? ........................... 21
HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD..................................................... 21
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HOW HYPOTHERMIA AFFECTS MOST ADULTS ..............................25
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT
HYPOTHERMIA PROTECTION ...................................................................26
INFLATABLE PFD SAFETY ACCESSORIES ...........................................28
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...................................................................28
DO NOT ATTACH PFDs TO YOUR BOAT ................................................28