Standard Guide for Ice Awls Self-Rescue Technique

Importancia y uso:

3.1 This guide establishes a recommended procedure for utilizing ice awls as a self rescue technique on ice.

3.2 All persons who are identified as ice rescuers shall meet the requirements of this guide.

3.3 This guide will assist government agencies; state, local or regional organizations; fire departments; rescue teams; and others who are responsible for establishing a minimum performance for personnel who respond to ice emergencies.

3.4 This guide is not intended to be used in isolation, but as a component guide acknowledging many skills and techniques needed to respond at a cold water and ice emergency.

3.5 An ice rescuer shall be wearing an immersion suit, drysuit with PFD, or equivalent cold-water protection and buoyancy to perform these rescues.

Subcomité:

F32.02

Volúmen:

13.02

Número ICS:

13.340.99 (Other protective equipment), 97.220.40 (Outdoor and water sports equipment)

Palabras clave:

ice; ice awls; ice rescue; ice rescuer; water; water rescue; water rescuer;