2.4.1 General requirements for anti-exposure suits
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2.4.1 General requirements for anti-exposure suits

  2.4.1.1 An anti-exposure suit shall be constructed with waterproof materials such that it:

  • .1 provides inherent buoyancy of at least 70N;

  • .2 is made of material which reduces the risk of heat stress during rescue and evacuation operations;

  • .3 covers the whole body except, where the Administration so permits, the feet; covering for the hands and head may be provided by separate gloves and a hood, both of which shall be permanently attached to the suit;

  • .4 can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min;

  • .5 does not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s;

  • .6 is equipped with a pocket for a portable VHF telephone; and

  • .7 has a lateral field of vision of at least 120°.

  2.4.1.2 The anti-exposure suits shall permit the person wearing it, to:

  • .1 climb up and down a vertical ladder of at least 5 m in length;

  • .2 jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the water with feet first, without damaging or dislodging the suit or its attachments, or being injured;

  • .3 swim through the water at least 25 m and board a survival craft;

  • .4 don a lifejacket without assistance;

  • .5 perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others and operate a rescue boat.

  2.4.1.3 An anti-exposure suit shall be fitted with a light complying with the requirements of paragraph 2.2.3 such that it shall be capable of complying with paragraphs 2.2.3.1.3 and 2.4.1.2.2, and the whistle prescribed by paragraph 2.2.1.14.

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