Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
do not allow the injury to thaw then refreeze. This is very dangerous and can cause serious or permanent injury. It is better to delay warming;e)do not use dry heat, such as from a heating pad, sunlamp, fire, or radiator, to try to warm the area. Because the skin is numb and may not feel the heat, it can easily be burned;f)do not thaw the injury in melted ice;g)do not allow the casualty to consume alcohol, nicotine, caffeine or other drugs that may affect blood flow.© IRATA International Annex O Page 19 of 45 2017-Aug-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 3 of 5: Informative annexes: Annex O: Protecting rope access technicians against environmental conditionsO.3.5Prevention of hypothermia and frostbiteIf the temperature, including wind chill, is not below -10° C, there is only a low risk ofO.3.5.1 frostbite but there is still a risk of hypothermia. To protect against hypothermia and frostbite:a)