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Equipment used in Rope Rescue Techniques

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 Rope Rescue: Rescue in high-angle and steep slope environments where the use of rope and related equipment is necessary. Rope rescue may also be called vertical rescue or in some cases Technical rope rescue. The techniques related to the extraction of the victim from a High or Low angle using a rope and other associated gear so that the victim can be moved from the hazard, kept stabilized and safe, and protected from falling. Equipment Used in Rope Rescue Techniques: 1. Static Rope Static Rope Capacity: 6000 lbs  Description: A type of rope designed to be used in applications such as rescue rappelling and ascending in which high or moderate stretch would be a disadvantage and in which no falls or only shortfalls are expected before the climber is caught by the rope. 2% to 3% felicity  2. D-Ring D-Rings Capacity: 25-35 KN Description: Load-bearing metal connectors with a self-closing gate link the elements of the high-angle system.   Also called Biners, SAnap...

Personal Protective Equipment for a Rescuer

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 We can divide Rescue into many categories. Rescue is not only a word or an action we define in one line Rescue is a vast subject which is very useful to our daily life. in there, we divide rescue into three main subjects 1. Rescue and Search Techniques 2. First Aid Techniques 3. Fire Fighting techniques Rescue and Search Techniques  Before we start to understand Rescue and Search Techniques we Should Know About Personal Protective Equipment. Personal Protective Equipment All types of equipment and dress protect a rescuer from internal and external hazards so a rescuer can perform rescue operations easily and freely are called personal protective equipment. Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1. Basic PPE 2. Situational PPE 1.1 Basic PPE Rescue Basic PPE's A person must wear Basic PPE which includes 1. Safety Helmet          Safe head from dangers. 2. Safety Goggles          For eyes safety. 3. Gloves    ...