Blizzard Vet Blanket
Blizzard Vet Blanket
The Blizzard Vet Blanket is available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. It is manufactured by Blizzard Protection Systems Limited in the UK. The blanket is designed to prevent and treat hypothermia and protect against cold, wind, and rain using Reflexcell™, a 3-layer metallised OPP film.
Features
The blanket is lightweight, has a small pack size, and offers high thermal performance. It includes a full-length front opening and is compliant with EN340:2003 for protective clothing.
Fabric Composition
The blanket is made from various materials including plain and metallised OPP films, rubber yarn, and clear polypropylene tape. All materials are certified under ISO 9001:2000.
Size and Weight
The packed size ranges from 16-17cm x 16-19cm x 1cm, and the open size varies by blanket size. The weight ranges from 62g to 180g.
Risk Assessment
Potential risks include suffocation, lifting issues, adhesive failure, tearing, and flammability. Preventive measures include keeping the face exposed, not using the blanket for lifting, avoiding temperatures below -40°C, following opening instructions, and keeping away from flames.
Certification and Conformity
The product is self-certified under Category II PPE of the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC and manufactured to ISO 9001:2008 standards. It is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects and suitable for its intended purpose.
Catalog excerpts
Product Name Blizzard Vet Blanket - Small - Medium - Large Manufacturers Name and Address Blizzard Protection Systems Limited Unit's 2 and 3 Coed Y Parc Industrial Estate Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 4YY United Kingdom Manufacturing sites Address listed above.
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Table of Contents 1. Product title and numbers
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1. Product Title Blizzard Vet Blanket Manufacturer product number: BPS36OSM Blanket Orange Small BPS36OME Blanket Orange Medium BPS36OLG Blanket Orange Large 2. Description A high performing insulating blanket is an effective aid in the prevention and treatment of hypothermia and also for protection from cold, wind and rain. Product made of Reflexcell™: expanding 3-layer metallised OPP film. Reflexcell™: is used extensively by EMS in the UK and also by the US Military and is recommended in the PHTLS handbook for treatment of trauma victims and the prevention and treatment of hypothermia. 3....
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6. Size Range - as EN 340:2003 *Packed Size: 16 - 17cm x 16 - 19cm x 1cm (depending upon size) *Size when open: ~ Small - 77cm x 91cm ~ Medium - 100cm x 123cm ~ Large - 150cm 173cm Weight 62 - 180g (depending upon size) *Due to the nature of the materials there may be some slight variation on the size and weight of both the packed and un-packed products.
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1. Minimal risk Very low chance that the risk may occur. 2. Medium risk Slight chance that the risk may occur. 3. High risk Highly probable that the risk will occur. A. No permanent injury should occur. B. A possibility that permanent injury could occur C. High probability that permanent injury will occur
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7. CE certification This product is self-certified in as per Category II PPE of the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. 8. Declaration of Conformity This product is manufactured to a quality system which meets the requirements of the ISO 9001: 2008. The product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects and suitable for purpose. Whilst every effort has been made to identify potential risks the above is not exhaustive. If further risks are identified; please notify Blizzard Protection Systems Ltd as soon as possible +44 (0)1248 600666 When used in the correct manner the Blizzard Survival Blanket is...
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