BS 8403:2002 pdf free.Specification for aquatic spineboards for recovering casualties in controlled aquatic conditions.
BS 8403 1 Scope This British Standard specifies the construction and performance of aquatic spineboards for use in the rescue, from water, of casualties with suspected spinal injuries. It is applicable only to aquatic spineboards for use in controlled aquatic conditions.
2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. BS EN 1021-1:1994, Furniture一Assessment of ignitability of upholstered furniture一 Part 1: Ignition source: smoldering cigarette. BS EN 1021-2: 1994, Furniture – – Assessment of ignitability of upholstered furniture一 Part 2: Ignition source: match flame equivalent. BS EN 1865:2000, Specifications for stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances. BS EN 20105-A02, Textiles一Tests for colour fastness一Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change
in colour. BS EN ISO 105 E03, Textiles- Tests for colour fastness一Part E03: Colour fastness to chlorinated water (swimming-pool water). BS EN ISO 105-X12, Textiles 一Tests for colour fastness一Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing. BS EN ISO 3696:1995, Water for analytical laboratory use一Specification and test methods. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this British Standard the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 aquatic spineboard rigid stretcher to immobilize and lift a casualty with a suspected spinal injury, which provides support to the whole body and has positive buoyancy 3.2 body restraints straps for securing the casualty’s arms, torso and legs to the board.
4.2 Dimensions The dimensions of the aquatic spineboard shall conform to BS EN 1865:2000, 4.7.1.
4.3 Mass The mass of the aquatic spineboard shall be not more than 10 kg.
4.4 Loading capacity, dimensional stability and buoyancy characteristics.
4.4.1 After conditioning in accordance with Annex A, the board shall be tested in accordance with Annex B. With the load in place, the deflection of each side of the board shall not exceed 25 mm. After unloading, the board shall show no visible signs of permanent deformation, cracking or fractures.
4.4.2 After conditioning in accordance with Annex A, when the board is tested in accordance with BS EN 1865:2000, 5.1.3, the deflection of the centre of the board shall be not greater than 50 mm.
After unloading, the board shall show no signs of residual deformation or visible damage e.g. cracking.4.4.3 After conditioning in accordance with Annex A, when the board is placed in the container of chlorinated salt water specified in Annex A and loaded in accordance with Annex B, it shall remain afloat.4.5 Construction of the board.BS 8403 pdf download.