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CTSAFE PME IN RESCUE OPERATIONS

The ActSafe PME also functions as a source of power for lifts

during rescue operations. Its greatest advantage compared to

other products is, in addition to its simplicity and lightweight,

that the rescuer who assists the stretcher controls the machine.

A common problem in rescue operations is the communication

breakdown. Communication problems can occur between the

person who steers the stretcher past obstacles and the person

who handles the winch, particularly in narrow spaces. Both

training exercises and actual rescue operations have shown that

this can have disastrous results especially if the “winch operator”

does not perceive a command to stop. The stretcher can get

stuck, and considerable pressure can be placed on the rope, the

karabiners, on the casualty, or the rescue worker who assists the

stretcher.

When the ActSafe PME is used with heavy loads (up to 600 k

), and in rescue

operations, it is necessary to split the forces onto several ropes. This is possible

by building a pulley system, in which the pressure is distributed on several

points. Attach a rope to the top hole of the machine’s body by tying a loop

(figure of eight) and connecting the rope to the top hole with a karabiner. You

can also connect an I’D (Petzl) to the top hole for descending possibilities. The

attachment on the top should if possible be attached to two separate anchor

points, but most important is that the anchor point must withstand a shock

load of 15 kN.

Rescue operations with ActSafe PME demand trained rescue personnel. The

rescuer has to be trained according to ActSafe PME-RESCUE.

The machine should not be used in areas where there is a risk of explosion, or

where ventilation is inadequate. The stretcher that is used should be approved

for lifts, and all other components approved as PPE (Personal Protective

Equipment)

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