ASTM F1783-97(2002)
(Guide)Standard Guide for Performance of an Ice Rescuer—Level II
Standard Guide for Performance of an Ice Rescuer—Level II
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1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope of performance of an ice rescuer who performs cold water and ice rescues from the surface, assists with support for ice rescue divers, and provides initial patient care at a cold water or ice rescue incident.
1.2 This guide is one of a series that, together with Guide F 1739, describes the minimum performance requirements of an ice rescuer.
1.3 Individuals who will operate in the cold water or ice rescue setting need to be aware of the equipment and physical requirements necessary to be able to perform all identified objectives and necessary skills in the setting.
1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F1783–97 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Guide for
Performance of an Ice Rescuer—Level II
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1783; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope flotation device attached to it to keep the rope on the surface of
the water and to provide a buoyant object for the victim to grab
1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope
hold.
of performance of an ice rescuer who performs cold water and
3.1.3 ice awls, n—a device used for rescue on ice consisting
ice rescues from the surface, assists with support for ice rescue
of a sharp spike with a handle.
divers, and provides initial patient care at a cold water or ice
3.1.4 ice staff, n—a stick, pole, or rod with a sharp spike in
rescue incident.
one end used to traverse on ice or rescue on ice.
1.2 This guide is one of a series that, together with Guide
3.1.5 immersion suit, n—designed to provide cold water
F 1739, describes the minimum performance requirements of
protection and buoyancy by one person in cold water emer-
an ice rescuer.
gencies. These devices should conform to standards set by the
1.3 Individuals who will operate in the cold water or ice
appropriate national regulatory authority, that is, the U.S. Coast
rescue setting need to be aware of the equipment and physical
Guard in the United States.
requirements necessary to be able to perform all identified
3.1.6 personal flotation device, PFD, n—a buoyant device
objectives and necessary skills in the setting.
suitable for use by one person in water emergencies. These
1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to
devices should conform to standards set by the appropriate
be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
national regulatory authority, that is, the U.S. Coast Guard in
parentheses are for information only.
the United States.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.7 sinking tether, snag line, n—a water rescue technique
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
that stretches a weighted line across a body of water to snag or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
support fully or partly submerged objects and people.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.8 vessel, n—includes every description of watercraft,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
includingnondisplacementcraftandseaplanes,usedorcapable
2. Referenced Documents of being used as a means of transportation on water.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Significance and Use
1739 Guide for Performance of a Water Rescuer—Level I
4.1 This guide is to be used to expand the performance of
3. Terminology
water rescuers and improve the emergency response and
patient care delivered to victims in the cold water and ice
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
rescue environment.
3.1.1 drysuit, n—a protective suit that encompasses the
4.2 All persons who are identified as ice rescuers shall meet
wearer, prohibiting water from entering.Adrysuit may provide
the requirements of this guide.
no buoyancy or thermal protection without insulation under-
4.3 This guide is not intended to be used in isolation, but as
garments or a buoyancy compensating device.
a component guide acknowledging many duties of response at
3.1.2 floating tether, tag line, n—a water rescue technique
a cold water and ice rescue emergency. It also establishes a
which stretches a line across a body of water. This line has a
minimum scope of performance and encourages the addition of
optional knowledge, skills, and attitudinal objectives.
4.4 This guide does not establish medical protocols, nor
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search and
does it authorize invasive procedures without specific authori-
Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.03 on Personnel,
zation and medical control.
Training and Education.
4.5 This guide is intended to assist government agencies,
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published June 1997
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