You Don’t Have to Plan to go into the Water to End up There

Many of us are as careful about snapping on a personal flotation device (PFD) before setting foot in a boat as we are about buckling up before setting off in a car.

But the same cannot always be said for people who are working above, on or near water. People who aren’t expecting to end up in water often are not prepared for that possibility and the results can be tragic.

Imagine if you took an unexpected tumble into water, fully clothed and maybe dragged down by a tool belt or other gear. What if you were alone and there was no one nearby to help? What if you were a weak swimmer or a non-swimmer?

An estimated 3,800 people drown every year in the US and Canada. Many of these sad events occur as a result of people unintentionally ending up in the water. Don’t let it happen to you. If you are working on or near the water’s edge, you should be wearing a PFD.