Category Archives: First aid

BS EN 1789:2007 – Medical vehicles and their equipment. Road ambulances

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 46 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 118

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Keywords – Ambulances, Emergency vehicles, Design, Performance, Mass, Loading, Vehicle components, Dimensions, Braking systems, Vehicle bodywork, Chassis, Cabs, Ergonomics, Vehicle doors, Vehicle windows, Vehicle seating, Loading areas, Medical equipment, Rated power, Electrical installations, Position, Health and safety requirements, Equipment safety, Safety measures, Ventilation, Strength of materials, Acoustic measurement, Performance testing, Vibration testing, Mechanical testing, Patient transport equ
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BS EN 13204:2004 – Double acting hydraulic rescue tools for fire and rescue service use. Safety and performance requirements

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 52 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Firefighting equipment, Rescue equipment, Cutting tools, Hydraulic equipment, Hydraulically-operated devices, Hazards, Equipment safety, Safety measures, Performance, Performance testing, Inspection, Verification, Emergency equipment, Risk assessment, Maintenance
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BS 7497:1992 – Specification for rigid stretchers

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Stretchers, Patient transport equipment, Emergency equipment, Medical equipment, Performance, Mechanical testing, Length, Torsion testing, Durability, Deflection tests, Fire resistance, Water absorption, Marking, Test equipment, Static loading
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BS EN 1865:2000 – Specifications for stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Patient transport equipment, Stretchers, Stretcher carriers, Emergency equipment, Patient lifting equipment, Ambulances, Ambulance services, Road vehicle components, Mattresses, Sheets (bed), Performance, Performance testing, Equipment safety, Safety measures, Design, Components, Dimensions, Dimensional tolerances, Deformation, Flammability, Mass, Load capacity, Torsion testing, Mechanical testing
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BS EN 13731:2007 – Lifting bag systems for fire and rescue service use. Safety and peformance requirements

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 32 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Lifting equipment, Bags, Rescue equipment, Pneumatic equipment, Inflatable devices, Rescue, Emergency services, Firefighting equipment, Equipment safety, Hazards, Performance, Performance testing, Verification
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BS 7088:1989 – Specification for pneumatic tourniquet equipment

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 8 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 30

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Keywords – Surgical equipment, Medical equipment, Pneumatic equipment, Inflatable devices, Dimensions, Performance, Flexible pipes, Hose connectors, Pressure gauges, Graduations, Accuracy, Test pressure, Pressure, Marking, Performance testing, Pressure testing, Leak tests, Testing conditions, Mobile, Stability, Mechanical testing, Cuffs, Size, Tourniquets
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BS 8403:2002 – Specification for aquatic spineboards for recovering casualties in controlled aquatic conditions

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 10 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Stretchers, Patient transport equipment, Injuries, Spinal cord, Back (anatomy), Emergency equipment, Rescue equipment, Swimming pools, Rigidity, Safety measures, Performance
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