1、Designation: F 1766 97a (Reapproved 2007)Standard Guide forIce Awls Self-Rescue Technique1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1766; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A numb
2、er in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide covers the self-rescue technique on iceutilizing the ice awl.1.2 This guide is one of a series of self-rescue techniques forthe
3、 ice rescuer.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.
4、 Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 drysuit, na protective suit that encompasses thewearer, prohibiting water from entering.2.1.2 ice awls, na device used for rescue on ice consistingof a sharp spike with a handle.2.1.3 immersion suit, na device designed to provide coldwater protection and buoyancy by
5、 one person in cold wateremergencies.2.1.3.1 DiscussionThese devices should conform to stan-dards set by the appropriate national regulatory authority, thatis, the U.S. Coast Guard in the United States.2.1.4 personal flotation device, PFD, na buoyant devicesuitable for use by one person in water eme
6、rgencies.2.1.4.1 DiscussionThese devices should conform to stan-dards set by the appropriate national regulatory authority, thatis, the U.S. Coast Guard in the United States.3. Significance and Use3.1 This guide establishes a recommended procedure forutilizing ice awls as a self rescue technique on
7、ice.3.2 All persons who are identified as ice rescuers shall meetthe requirements of this guide.3.3 This guide will assist government agencies; state, localor regional organizations; fire departments; rescue teams; andothers who are responsible for establishing a minimum perfor-mance for personnel w
8、ho respond to ice emergencies.3.4 This guide is not intended to be used in isolation, but asa component guide acknowledging many skills and techniquesneeded 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 p
9、rotection andbuoyancy to perform these rescues.4. Procedure4.1 Upon initial immersion in cold water, the rescuer shouldcover the mouth and nose to prevent the aspiration of water.4.2 The rescuer should move to the edge of the opening inthe ice.4.3 Grasp the ice awls placing one in each hand.4.4 Reac
10、h forward onto the ice and strike downward drivingthe point of the ice awl into the ice.4.5 Allow feet and legs to float up behind you to the surface,so that you are floating horizontally on the surface of the water.4.6 While pulling yourself forward onto the ice utilizing theice awls, keep your hor
11、izontal position and add a strong flutterkick.4.7 Ice conditions may not support the rescuer. It may benecessary to continue alternately stabbing and continuouslykicking to reach stronger ice.4.8 Once in a supportive ice, the rescuer should not standup.4.9 Roll to safety in the direction of shore or
12、 safer ice.5. Keywords5.1 ice; ice awls; ice rescue; ice rescuer; water; waterrescue; water rescuer1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search andRescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.02 onManagement andOperations.Current edition approved June 1, 2007.
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