Kapok life jackets require proper care and...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46801

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46801

Kapok life jackets require proper care and should NOT be __________.

Question 1 of 27070

Kapok life jackets require proper care and should NOT be __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Kapok life jackets are filled with natural fibers that can break down or lose buoyancy if abused • Think about physical abuse, weather exposure, and heat/flame/smoke as different kinds of damage • USCG-approved lifejackets must be kept in good condition to count toward required equipment

💭 Think About

• Which choice(s) describe actions that could crush, soak, rot, or otherwise damage the kapok filling so it won’t float properly? • Would exposure to sun/rain on deck harm the outer cover or the kapok over time? What about being close to heat, open flame, or cigarettes? • Ask yourself if only one option is unsafe, or if several options describe different types of improper care.

✅ Before You Answer

• For each option, decide: Could this reduce buoyancy or weaken the lifejacket over time? • Check whether sitting or resting on PFDs is considered correct or improper practice in safety training • Consider whether storage near heat, open flames, or where people smoke is ever recommended for any flotation device.

Question 1 of 27070

Kapok life jackets require proper care and should NOT be __________.

used as seats, pillows, or footrests

left on open decks

stowed near open flame or where smoking is permitted

all of the above