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ASTM F1729-96(2020)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Practice for Single Person Cold Water Survival/Rescue Technique: HELP Position

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1.1 This practice covers the recommended water rescue procedure for performing the heat escape lessening posture (HELP) position.

1.2 This practice is one in a set of self-rescue techniques for the water rescuer.

1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


3.1 This practice establishes a single person cold water survival/rescue procedure.

3.2 All persons who are identified as water rescuers shall meet the requirements of this practice.

3.3 This practice is intended to assist government agencies, state, local, or regional organizations; fire departments; and rescue teams and others who are responsible for establishing a minimum performance for personnel who respond to water emergencies.

3.4 A rescuer needs to be wearing a personal flotation device to perform this technique. These devices should conform to standards set by the appropriate national regulatory authority, that is, the U.S. Coast Guard in the United States, and be in good and serviceable condition.

3.5 A water rescuer sometimes may be immersed in cold water for prolonged periods of time. They are unable to get to shore or shore is too far away, rescue is not imminent, no boat is available to get into or on top of, and no flotsam is available. The water rescuer needs to assume a defensive posture to conserve heat and increase survival time.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F1729
Publication Date April 1, 2020
Language en - English
Page Count 2
Revision Level 96(2020)
Supercedes
Committee F32.02
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Jan. 1, 2001 F1729-96 Revision
April 1, 2020 F1729-96R20 Reaffirmation
March 1, 2014 F1729-96R14 Reaffirmation
June 1, 2007 F1729-96R07 Reaffirmation
Jan. 1, 2001 F1729-96R01 Reaffirmation