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First Rescue Safety Tools for Hybrid Vehicles

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Areometer, Nov 2, 2005.

  1. Areometer

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    First Rescue Tools Designed for Improved Safety in Hybrid Vehicle Rescues are Introduced by Hurst Centaur

    SHELBY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2005--Responding to the need to protect rescue workers from electical dangers when extricating victims from hybrid electric vehicles, Hurst has introduced a new specialized rescue tool. Similar in power and construction to other popular Jaws of Life hydraulic spreaders and cutters the new Cen SC14 Fi Combination tool and the Cen C9 Fi Cutter boast unique electrical current insulation providing extra safety for rescuers when cutting charged parts of all kinds. The tools are being sold under the Hurst Centaur brand.

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    Does anyone think these are really needed, or is this just an example of a company praying off peoples fears?
     
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    I think they are a smart idea. Certainly I have access to flash shields, dead sticks, and UL/TUV rated test equipment at work. Why not for the automotive area, where more cars in the future will use higher voltages?
     
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    Good idea. 200+ volts is serious and can be dangerous. If I need their help, I don't want the rescue workers worrying about getting injured. I want them cutting me out of the car as fast as possible.

    When I was training to be a lfe guard the first thing they taught us was "It is better to have one victim than two. If you can't save a victim safely, don't save them."

    Steve T
     
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