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Safety Guides

 The RNLI produces a wide range of resources giving information on how to stay safe and get the most from your chosen activity on the water.

The new Sea Safety, The Complete Guide covers a range of different watersports aimed at all levels of boating with a vast amount of interactive content contained in the enclosed CD-ROM. Click this link to try the CD-ROM online now.

As well as covering all the main safety aspects and many hints and tips, The RNLI has a selection of fact cards to compliment the new safety guide with more detailed information on a range of topics. All are available to you completely free of charge.

Click here to request a copy of an item - enter your details and the quantity you require. Alternatively, if you would like any further information on the resources of services that we provide, please do not hesitate to email the team or contact the sea safety team via the Freefone number: 0800 328 0600.

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Sea safety, the complete guide

This guide covers all of the RNLI's safety messages in an easily accessible format. The booklet provides top-level safety information that is generic to everyone. Integral to the booklet is a CD-ROM that allows you to obtain customised information covering topics such as flares, sea survival and navigation

Access the CD-ROM online
 

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Choosing a child's lifejacket

This card contains information on the different types of lifejacket that are available to children. Information on how to ensure that the lifejacket fits correctly and a size chart detailing what type of lifejacket is recommended for different body weights and chest measurements is also included. 

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Caring for your lifejackets

As with all safety and emergency equipment, servicing is most important. Whatever type of lifejacket you use, it will need basic maintenance to keep it working properly. This card provides information on how to carry out general inspections. 

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Inboard engine card

The card contains information on the pre-start checks for an inboard diesel engine that should be carried out before any trip. The checks are broken down into 12 easy to follow steps. The card also contains information on checks to be carried out after starting the engine. 

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Outboard engine card

This card contains information on the pre-start checks for an outboard petrol engine that should be carried out before any trip. The checks are broken down into 12 easy to follow steps. The card also contains information on checks to be carried out after starting the engine.

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Dive safely pack

This folder contains material designed to make your diving safer and more enjoyable. The contents are produced by the British Diving Safety Group.

The pack contains a diving accident management flowchart, a pre-season and pre-dive check lists, a list of safety checks to be carried out during your dive and a credit card sized diver help card

For more information on safety at sea please visit RNLI Sea Safety and RNLI Beach Safety

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