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Emergency Rescue Medical Equipment -Stretchers

Stretchers

For emergency rescue in confined spaces, according to ACOP 2014;
“You should assess the requirements for emergency rescue arrangements. Possible emergencies should
be anticipated and appropriate rescue arrangements made. The likely risks, and therefore the equipment
and measures needed for a rescue by nearby employees, must be identified and the equipment made
available for use.”

COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT ARMS-OUT
STRETCHER KIT STRETCHER
A robust, compact and lightweight stretcher. The An arm’s out stretcher for extrication of
flexible material combined to a smooth finish casualties through very small openings.
allows easy sliding and permits the stretcher to This stretcher was designed to overcome
be rolled. a severe extraction problem.
• No webbing under the stretcher • 4 x 400k rated haul and security line
preventing damage whilst dragging attachment points and crutch straps
• Strong handles around the stretcher • Capacity of a semi-horizontal haul
• Stretcher may be horizontally • Optional skirt included, which wraps
or vertically hauled around upper legs giving extra
• Closure straps secure and allow the support and protection
stretcher to mould around the casualty • Flexible skin allows a degree of
• Can be used with the Abtech Two Person bending, perfect for tight places
Tripod for confined space rescue
• Max user weight: 400KG Code Description
• Dimensions – 915x2300mm (W x L) ATSLIX50COM Slix 50 Kit
Code Description
ATSLIX100KIT Slix 100 Kit
EMERGENCY SPINAL BOARD

COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT • Lightweight and smooth tapered
backboard
“OBESE” STRETCHER • Durable and easily cleaned
A robust, compact and lightweight stretcher for • Can be used with straps or speed clips
• X-ray translucent
the evacuations of clinically obese persons. • Head immobiliser compatible
Emergency Rescue Medical Equipment - Stretchers
• Max weight: 158kg
• No webbing under the stretcher preventing • Dimensions: 1828 x 457 x 51mm
damage whilst dragging (L x W x H)
• Strong handles around the stretcher • Weight: 5kg
• May be horizontally or vertically hauled
• Closure straps secure and allow the
stretcher to mould around the casualty
• Can be used with the Abtech Two Person Code Description
Tripod for confined space rescue. SPWSTE0003 Emergency Spinal Board
• Max user weight: 400KG
• Dimenions –
1220x2440mm ( W x L)
• Extensions are provided to widen the
stretcher when required, dimensions SPIDER STRAP -
200mm each BODY RESTRAINING STRAP SYSTEM
Code Description A complete system to immobilise a patient on a
ATSLIX100XL Slix 100XL Kit spinal board.
• Material: Polypropylene
• Machine Washable
• Multicoloured

Code Description
SPWSTE0075 Spider Strap System

[Source] The Confined Space Regulations 1997 - Approved Code of Practice and guidance - Health and Safety Executive
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