BODY RECOVERY TRAINING MANIKINS

Realistic in size and weight; combined with a face and hair, this manikin is eerily close to a real body in an underwater environment.

A pre-established protocol is essential for victim retrieval - the body recovery manikin was predominately designed to aid Police dive teams train to recover bodies from any inland waters or under ice.

The manikin is a variant of the popular Water Rescue manikin - but instead of floating, it sinks. By balancing the buoyancy against the ballast the manikin weighs 50kg on land but only 10kg under water.

 

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Anatomically correct weight distribution allows for realistic body 'bagging' as part of training exercises.
• This manikin will easily withstand a fall of 5 - 6 metres into water with no damage - they are tough!
• Constructed using a H/D reinforced Nylon mesh for the carcass and non-absorbent closed cell foam for buoyancy - mesh allows water to flood into the body to allow it to sink and out as it is being recovered.
• Mesh allows for ventilation when the manikin hung up to dry - a polypropylene loop to the back of the carcass allows the manikin to be lowered into position or hung up to dry.
• The addition of a realistic face and a wig enable easier/quicker identification of the body in poor viability when the search is by touch only.
• Polyethylene strips running from the shoulders to the knees allow flexibility but prevent the manikin from bending in half when using stretchers or recovery devices.
• Replaceable coveralls and boots are easily replaceable and greatly extend the life of the manikin

NOT SUITED FOR:

• Use in temperatures above 100°C or flashover scenarios – See our Fire House manikin.

 Body Recovery Data Sheet