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Lifejacket Harmonization

Lifejacket Harmonization. Tom Dardis U. S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division October 10, 2017. PFD and Immersion Suit Standards Development. ISO TC188/SC1 Personal Safety Equipment 15 member countries Current work includes finalizing all parts of ISO 12402

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Lifejacket Harmonization

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  1. Lifejacket Harmonization Tom Dardis U. S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division October 10, 2017

  2. PFD and Immersion Suit Standards Development • ISO TC188/SC1 • Personal Safety Equipment • 15 member countries • Current work includes finalizing all parts of ISO 12402 • US involvement in the subcommittee is handled through the US TAG • UL STP 1123 • This standards technical panel (STP) is bi-national (US and Canada) • Currently there are 9 standards published. • New standards for lifejackets and immersion suits are currently being drafted. • The STP has recently decided to use ISO standards as the basis for new standards, when possible. • Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO TC188/SC1 • accredited by ANSI • the US TAG develops the US national consensus position relative to work in ISO TC188/SC1 • the TAG sends a delegation to the ISO subcommittee meetings to communicate the US position • TAG rules, membership, and documents are circulated through a Homeport community • Currently Ms. Yurkovich is TAG Chair. • The US and Canada have separate TAGs and delegations, but will often work together to form a stronger position. Many of the same members are on the STP and the TAG. Work in the STP helps to shape the US position on ISO standards.

  3. Label Development • Based on the ISO labels, which were developed by international experts and have been used internationally for years. • Developed by the bi-national Standards Technical Panel (STP). • Provide more information for the user to make an informed decision. • Transition to new labels supports the transition to the new bi-national standard.

  4. Label Graphics This image is for illustrative purposes only. This is not the final label and placard.

  5. Label Example 1 This label is for illustrative purposes only. This is not the final label and placard.

  6. Current Status • The STP is making some final changes to the labeling and marking. • USCG is developing transition plans to implement the new labels. • No implementation dates have been set.

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