Underground rescue from caves and mines is the most extreme form of technical rescue in the world, and demands the highest levels of skill in caving, engineering, excavation, geology, trauma medicine and of course ropework. Life On A Line was the first specialist rope rescue book written for and by cave and mine rescuers, and has become the standard text for hundreds of rescue teams, both underground and surface, across the planet.

The Second Edition is a completely new book, containing over 200 pages full of expanded information and updated techniques for all aspects of ropework, from equipment selection and basic rigging to the complex mathematics of friction and traverses. Entirely new chapters cover casualty care, stretcher selection and rigging, large animal and expedition rescue, plus in-depth explanations of the standards and legal frameworks affecting today's teams. It remains an international textbook, with techniques and explanations aimed at both European EN/CE, American ASTM/NFPA and international ISO/UIAA standards.

We concentrate on adaptable and proven techniques that can be applied by teams using their existing equipment, covering the full range of skills needed for rescue in the modern world:-

• Equipment selection (rope, anchors, stretchers and everything in between)
• Casualty care and stretcher management
• Essential knots and anchoring systems
• Rigging systems of all types, from the simplest abseil to highline traverses
• Planning and management of expedition and large animal rescues
• Maintenance, inspection and disposal of equipment
• Legal policies and standards

Underground rescue from caves and mines is the most extreme form of technical rescue in the world, and demands the highest levels of skill in caving, engineering, excavation, geology, trauma medicine and of course ropework. Life On A Line was the first specialist rope rescue book written for and by cave and mine rescuers, and has become the standard text for hundreds of rescue teams, both underground and surface, across the planet.

The Second Edition is a completely new book, containing over 200 pages full of expanded information and updated techniques for all aspects of ropework, from equipment selection and basic rigging to the complex mathematics of friction and traverses. Entirely new chapters cover casualty care, stretcher selection and rigging, large animal and expedition rescue, plus in-depth explanations of the standards and legal frameworks affecting today's teams. It remains an international textbook, with techniques and explanations aimed at both European EN/CE, American ASTM/NFPA and international ISO/UIAA standards.

We concentrate on adaptable and proven techniques that can be applied by teams using their existing equipment, covering the full range of skills needed for rescue in the modern world:-

• Equipment selection (rope, anchors, stretchers and everything in between)
• Casualty care and stretcher management
• Essential knots and anchoring systems
• Rigging systems of all types, from the simplest abseil to highline traverses
• Planning and management of expedition and large animal rescues
• Maintenance, inspection and disposal of equipment

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Whitewater Rescue Manual - New Techniques for Canoeists, Kayakers and Rafters - 1995 book review.

River Safety & Rescue Methods for White Water Paddleboaters & Swiftwater Rescuers.

"In Whitewater Rescue Manual, two paddlers who have long been at the forefront of whitewater safety and rescue present a tightly focused look at the best, most current techniques for both self-rescue and rescue of others on the river. The authors provide well-reasoned guidance that will teach you when to stay with the boat and when not to; how to retrieve a lost boat; how to swim out of trouble and when not to swim; how to reach a victim by wading, swimming, or using ropes; how to coordinate a rescue effort; how to make sure that would-be rescuers don't become victims; how to properly perform first aid and safely evacuate injured paddlers; and much more. This well-illustrated guide is essential reading for canoeists, kayakers, and rafters of all levels--as well as river guide trainees, participants in river rescue courses, and whitewater instructors."

The book has chapters on: Keeping out of trouble, Equipment safety check, Swimming & wading, Throw ropes, Swimming & Line-based rescues, Recovering pinned boats, Retrieving runaway boats, In-boat entrapments, First aid, Evacuation, Advanced river rescue skills, Knots, Safety code of the AWA.

Whitewater Rescue Manual - Critical Analysis.

"Whitewater Rescue Manual" is an excellent resource on whitewater rescue for advanced paddleboaters. The book needs much more basic river safety information for beginning boaters. For example, there is little or no information about how to recognize safety hazards on the river. The basic river safety & river rescue information that is provided is scattered throughout the book mixed together with information for advanced boaters and swiftwater rescue professionals.

Overall, I rate "Whitewater Rescue Manual" as a good resource for whitewater river rafters, kayakers & canoeists (*** 3 stars out of 5).

More about:
• Basic Paddling & River Safety Skills for Class II Whitewater Kayaking - BRT Insights.
• White Water Rescue Skills & Paddleboating Techniques - BRT Insights.

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Primary SRT kitStandard rope rescue pulley device can be configured as a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio for lifting or lowering a victim safely. Also available with a swivel mount top and right or left ascent handle grab. 3:1 ratio for 25 foot lift requires 100 feet of rope while the 4:1 at 25 feet requires 125 feet of rope. Below shown as 3:1 ratio rope rescue system.

Non Entry Confined Space Rescues from above ground made easy. Never again will you have to descend into a confined space to rescue a co-worker or victim.
We Export our Emergency Remote Rescue Retrieval Hook Around the WORLD, make the ERRRH part of your safety kit today!
The High Voltage Emergency Remote Rescue Retrieval Hook now available with LED light for working in those dark areas or at night time.
Make confined space rescues easy from ground level without ever having to enter the confined space. Fall arrest Fall protection rescues can now be made without climbing down to the victim, just make the ERRRH with any of our extension poles to complete your rescue procedures.
Heavy duty webbing Wear pad Double locking stainless steel snap hook Photo luminescent strip (glow in the dark tape) LED light Universal adapter for hot sticks High voltage fiberglass
Here the Emergency Remote Rescue Retrieval Hook (ERRRH) is being used with the Universal adapter attached to an existing high voltage extension pole (Hydro spec.) With double locking stainless steel snap hook & 1 inch heavy duty polyester webbing. Optional Kevlar webbing available for high heat or fire safety requirements. Patent Pending Universal Adapter for high voltage applications The universal adapter does not fit the standard heavy duty extension poles an adapter kit is required. Shown with optional 3/4 inch ANSI, CSA twist locking carabiner.
Fall arrest rescue is now accomplished from above the worker without having to make a dangerous descent to the fallen worker. Ground rescue we also have a rescue kit system available to make a fall arrest rescue from the ground that includes: The ERRRH with extension pole, 1 extension pole with large anchor hook, 1 pole with cutting end & 1 rope rescue system. Onsite training is always available to help you meet the current government regulations for safety.
450 Pound capacity (ERRRH) Our standard heavy duty 6-12 Foot Extendable Fiberglass or aluminum twist lock adjustable extension poles / rescue stick With double locking stainless steel snap hook & heavy duty 1 inch polyester web. The Emergency Remote rescue Retrieval Hook will perform rescues for years to come without any problems. Emergency remote rescue Retrieval Hook Locked open and ready to grab on to the victims full body harness D ring. Attach a rope rescue kit, retrieval winch lifeline, boom truck crane or other suitable lifting device so you can complete the rescue safely and quickly. Patent Pending
The Emergency Remote Rescue Retrieval Hook (ERRRH) comes complete with one of any of our heavy duty extension poles made of fiberglass or aluminum. Some models of the heavy duty extension poles are 2 section, 3 section, and 4 section giving the most reach in the shortest stored length.
High Voltage fiberglass telescopic extension poles are available in 8 standard sizes. 26" to 8 feet, 58" to 12,7' feet, 60" to 16,9" feet, 62" to 21 feet, 64" to 25,6" feet, 66" to 30 feet, 68" to 35 feet, 69 to 39,6" feet. Other poles available through 60 feet, also light weight extension poles are available. Final section is hi visibility fluorescent lime green foam filled fiberglass and all sections are 100% tested per OSHA and ASTM F-711.
Standard sizes 3-6 foot, 4-8 foot, 6-12 foot, 8-16 foot, 10-20 foot, 8-24 foot 12-24 foot, through 60 foot telescopic extension poles available in Fiberglass or Aluminum, custom lengths available on special request
We are able to provide on site training for employees to meet government regulations on employee training. Ontario Reg. 632/05
Accessory rope rescue system kit comes complete with (2) 3/4" CSA approved twist lock carabiners, (1) 2" CSA approved twist lock carabiner, (3) 4 foot anchor slings with "D" rings on both ends and wear pad complete in shoulder back pack or duffle bag for storage and transport.			Deluxe Rope rescue system kit (1) adjustable strap, (1) anchor strap (4) twist lock carabiners, (1) rope grab & 3 way rope pulley system in large back pack. Order rope length 4 times the height of the rescue required. A 100 foot rescue will need 400 feet of rope.