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18 Mar 2009, 14:23 (Ref:2418291) | #1 | ||
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stupid question lads (and ladies) but as I have never had an incident yet where the driver was wearing hans is there anything special you have to do when helping the driver out, from seeing them on tv the harness clips on in some way???
how do I release the driver if I have to in a hurry cheers in advance |
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18 Mar 2009, 14:43 (Ref:2418308) | #2 | ||
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No such thing as a stupid question!!!
HANS devices are held in place by the seat-belt, not by some special attachment. In the unlikely event that you need to extract a driver from a car, once the seatbelt is off, the driver, helment, and HANS are all free. They are of course attached to the helmet, via clips, but not in any way that would affect you if you were in a hurry. |
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18 Mar 2009, 17:46 (Ref:2418449) | #3 | |
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As Guinness says, the HANS should be attached the Driver and his Helmet, and when you free the seatbelt, then the HANS comes out with the driver.
However, I would stop there and not take the HANS device off, unless the driver is not breathing and you have to start some from of CPR. <- This is my belief, but I am hoping that some of the Rescue guys on here could confirm that. |
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Hans devices, not a problem, but how many times do you see a driver having difficulty removing a drinking tube or a radio connection when getting out of the car?
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thanks as ever folks :-)
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18 Mar 2009, 20:32 (Ref:2418621) | #6 | ||
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Alan, as correctly pointed out, the HANS device shouldn't pose you any problems. Most are clipped onto the helmet but some are integrated (both situations are easily resolved by tuf-cuts).
You shouldn't get involved in removing them unless the driver needs their helmet removing, if you have been shown how to do this then removing the HANS is a natural progression. In reality, if the driver needs CPR then the HANS won't be in the way or even the biggest of your problems! |
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I was driving an FIV at the recent Rally of Canberra and the two paramedics with me hadn't encountered a HANS Device yet so I borrowed a unit and helmet from a driver at the start of SS2 where we were parked and ran them through how they work.
I must've done a Murray walker to the driver because this happened 3km into that very stage about 10 minutes later; |
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Couple of minor problems you might like to be aware of.
If the driver is in a covered vehicle with a small opening through which they have to wriggle, such as a small sports car with a comprehensive roll cage, then I have seen a driver trying to make a hasty exit with a HANS fitted catch the HANS on the cage/door opening. If you need to restore/manage a driver's airway and want to get the helmet off you are best off cutting the straps, not trying to unclip them. (And pipe down all you circuit types with a rescue unit within 90 seconds; think of those without that level of timely support. Anyway, why would you wait 90 seconds to try and start someone breathing again?) Regards Jim |
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And I should have said: don't let PVDA explain anything to you.
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27 Mar 2009, 08:46 (Ref:2425937) | #10 | ||
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Just a question - I have bought a HANS device for this year, nows it not mandatory in our championship so do you think its worthwhile putting one of the HANS / SCHROTH stickers near my door so you know I am wearing one?
Mark p.s. Not that I want any of you to be pulling me out of the car - I am sure you will understand. Been pulled out once and thats enough but those involved did a great job. |
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If any of your see me in the paddock and want to have a look at the HANS feel free to stop by. Steve |
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Personally, can't see the point, it's not something we're looking for. It's pretty obvious as soon as we get there if you are wearing one. Not least because you'll probably be able to get out the wreckage on your own...
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Yeah, fair point. Thought I would ask as it does seem that we dont tend to ask the people about things who should be asked sometimes - see towing eyes that another story which I will try not to get started about - Why 60mm? Oops I have got myself started.
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