ABTECH SAFETY SLIXRR Instruction & Maintenance Manua - Page 4
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Loading and Securing a casualty into the
SLIXRR Stretcher
Transporting the casualty
At all times the carry party must ensure that the carry is done in a safe manner—both for the security
of the party and the casualty.
When transporting the casualty four persons are the usual minimum. For slight casualties or children
two may suffice but extra care should be taken.
Do not use the restraining straps to lift the casualty. This will induce a undue load on the casualty
and may cause the straps to loosen.
It is important that the carry party act in unison and it is normal to nominate a leader to issue instructions
to ensure the party acts together.
Avoid lifting by the Foot and Chest carry handles only as this will cause a bend in the stretcher.
However when crossing difficult ground it may be necessary to pass the stretcher forward hand to
hand. It is good practice to nominate a 'casualty friend' who's duty is to monitor the casualty. This
is especially important on difficult ground when the carry team is concentrating on a smooth safe
carry.
On difficult ground the team should plan the evacuation route ahead. It may be necessary to place
personnel in strategic positions to receive the stretcher safely. If extra personnel are not available
then steps should be taken to ensure that the casualty is always safe. Using suitable belaying techniques
on a header rope attached to the top haul point is a useful technique which should be practiced.
On steep ground consider using a header rope of suitable length and strength. The Blue Haul attachment
point at the head of the stretcher is the only load bearing point on the stretcher and a rope
may be tied in direct ( a threaded fig. 8 knot is recommended) or via a Screwgate karabiner or mallion
rapide of suitable strength. The lower eyelet is for attaching a guide line only and should not
be subject to a load greater than 100kgs.
When transporting over easy ground the casualty should be head forward as this allows the team to
see the casualty and any distress will be noted quicker. When descending a slope the casualty
should be feet first. Conversely when ascending a slope the casualty should be transported head
first.
The SlixRR stretcher may be dragged over ground using a header rope but it is important that the
rope is long enough to prevent a creating a steep angle at the stretcher head.
If a vertical or horizontal haul or lower is required the casualty—secured in the SlixRR—may be
placed directly into a technical rescue stretcher without de-canting the casualty. Vertical hauling or
lowering must be carried out by a team trained in the relevant techniques.
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