Question 216Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

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Which of the following statements is true concerning an immersion suit and its use?

AOnly a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath.
BThey provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket.
CThey should be tight fitting.
DA tear in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket. Immersion suits are designed to provide thermal protection and flotation in cold water emergencies. They are required to provide a certain level of buoyancy on their own, which means they can keep a person afloat without the need for an additional life jacket. The other answer choices are incorrect: A) Wearing heavy clothing underneath an immersion suit can reduce its thermal efficiency and make it more difficult to put on. C) Immersion suits should fit snugly to prevent water from entering and compromising their insulating properties. D) Any tears or damage to an immersion suit can significantly reduce its effectiveness and should be repaired or replaced.

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