Body Recovery Manikin - Forensic Retrieval Dummy - Simulated Body Retrieval Mannequin
Enhance your police dive team's training with Ruth Lee's Body Recovery Manikins. These realistic and durable training tools are designed to prepare your team for real-life scenarios and provide the essential experience needed for successful body recovery operations.
Forensic Body Retrieval Manikin - Simulated Body Recovery Dummy - Training Mannequin for Body Recovery (Sinking)
Specialised Manikin Design for Body Recovery Training
The Ruth Lee Body Recovery Manikin is a specialised training dummy designed specifically for police dive teams. It was created to aid in the practice of recovering bodies from inland waters and under ice. This manikin, a specialized model of the Water Rescue Manikin, is unique in that it sinks rather than floats, allowing for realistic training scenarios. The manikin has been expertly balanced to mimic the weight of a human body, weighing 50kg on land and just 10kg underwater.
Additionally, the body recovery models are visible to sonar devices, making them an ideal tool for training and real-life recovery operations. Invest in the Ruth Lee Body Recovery Manikin to provide your police dive teams with the best training possible for body recovery from inland waters and under ice.
Key Features & Equipment Benefits:
- Realistic Body Bagging with Anatomically Correct Weight Distribution
- Durable and Safe for Falls up to 5-6 Meters into Water
- Ideal Weight for Water Recovery with a Dry Weight of 50kg (Adult) and 10kg Underwater
- Quick Water Penetration and Drainage with Tough Nylon Mesh Carcass
- Easy Handling, Storage, and Suspension with Strong Webbing Loop
- Identification by Touch in Poor Visibility with Realistic Facial Features and Wig
- Flexible in Water and Prevents Bending with Built-in Polyethylene Strips
- Complete with Overall and Boots for Convenient Training and Replacement if Needed
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Trusted by Rescue Professionals in 26 Countries Worldwide
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Ruth Lee's Leading Markets Include the USA, Australia, and Germany
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Widely Used by UK Fire Services and Police Forces
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Approved by US Coast Guard (USCG)
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Relied Upon by Brisbane Water Police and State Emergency Services in Australia
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Trusted by Surf Life Saving Club WA
Invest in the Ruth Lee Body Recovery Manikin for the most realistic and effective training for your police dive teams. With these advanced features of the Body Recovery Manikin, your teams will be prepared for real-life recovery scenarios and able to perform their duties with confidence.
Technical Information:
- Nylon mesh carcass with high-density polypropylene webbing
- Webbing rated to 207 kg (25mm) and 440 kg (50mm)
- SOLAS reflective tape compliant with USCG 46 CFR and IMO resolution A.658(16)
- Non-absorbent closed cell foam with low water absorption (1 Day < 0.1%, 28 Days < 0.5%)
- Constructed from the same material used in police ballistic/stab vests
- Compliant with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008 standards
SPECIFICATION
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Realistic weight distribution for realistic body ‘bagging’
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Resilient construction able to withstand a fall from up to 5-6 meters into water with no damage
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Dry weight of 50 kg (Adult) that decreases to approximately 10 kg when submerged in water
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Nylon mesh body that allows for quick water penetration and drainage during training
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Strong webbing loop at the back for easy handling, storage, and suspension for drying
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Realistic facial features and wig for identification by touch in low visibility conditions
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Polyethylene strips for flexibility in the water but prevent bending during body retrieval
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Complete with overalls and boots that can be easily replaced if damaged
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Suitable for use by police dive teams, fire services, surf life-saving clubs, and state emergency services
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Regularly exported and used globally, including in the USA, Australia, Germany, and the UK
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Nylon mesh carcass with high-density polypropylene webbing
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Webbing rated to 207 kg (25mm) and 440 kg (50mm)
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SOLAS reflective tape compliant with USCG 46 CFR and IMO resolution A.658(16)
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Non-absorbent closed cell foam with low water absorption (1 Day < 0.1%, 28 Days < 0.5%)
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Constructed from the same material used in police ballistic/stab vests
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Compliant with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008 standards
Not Suited For
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Use in temperatures above 100°C or flashover
scenarios
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What are Ruth Lee training manikins used for?
Ruth Lee training manikins are designed for realistic rescue and emergency response training, including fire and rescue, confined space, offshore, maritime, and industrial scenarios. They simulate an unconscious casualty, allowing teams to practice lifting, dragging, recovery, and evacuation in controlled but realistic conditions
Why are Ruth Lee manikins considered realistic?
Ruth Lee manikins are built with anatomically correct weight distribution, which closely replicates the handling of an unconscious person. This provides a more realistic training experience compared to rigid or plastic manikins, improving casualty handling skills and decision-making under pressure.
How durable are Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are manufactured using flame-retardant polyester materials similar to those used in police ballistic or stab vests, offering up to four times the strength and abrasion resistance of traditional canvas or PVC. They are designed to withstand extreme conditions, including being dropped from height, driven over, or buried under debris without damage.
Which industries use Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are used globally by fire and rescue services, military organisations, offshore operators, maritime crews, police dive teams, and industrial safety teams. They are also specified by organisations such as the UK Ministry of Defence and widely used across emergency services.
Can Ruth Lee manikins be used in water or maritime rescue training?
Yes, specific models such as offshore and water rescue manikins are designed for maritime and man overboard training. These can simulate realistic water behaviour, including increased retrieval weight and natural body positioning in the water, making them suitable for vessel recovery drills and offshore scenarios.
What weights are available for Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are available in a wide range of sizes and weights to reflect real-life casualty profiles, from infant through to full-weight adult models. This includes baby manikins at approximately 5 kg, toddler models around 10 kg, youth models at 20 kg, and adult manikins typically ranging from 20 kg up to 90 kg.
What makes Ruth Lee manikins safer to use than plastic manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins feature soft body joints that reduce the risk of pinch injuries and bruising during training. This makes them safer for repeated use in hands-on rescue exercises compared to rigid plastic alternatives.
Do Ruth Lee manikins require maintenance?
Ruth Lee manikins are designed for low maintenance. They should be cleaned appropriately after use, especially in contaminated or wet environments, and allowed to dry fully. Replaceable components such as boots and protective covers help extend the lifespan of the manikin.
How do I choose the right Ruth Lee manikin for my needs?
Choosing the right Ruth Lee manikin depends on your training environment and scenario. For example, water rescue or man overboard training requires a water-compatible manikin such as a 40 kg MOB model, designed to behave realistically in the water and during recovery. For emergency response scenarios such as EMS, police, or fire and rescue training, an all-round manikin like the Duty Range Manikins are typically used, offering durability and realistic casualty handling across a wide range of situations.
How much does a Ruth Lee man overboard (MOB) manikin weigh when wet?
Ruth Lee man overboard (MOB) and water rescue manikins are designed to increase in weight when immersed, creating a more realistic recovery scenario. A typical adult MOB manikin may have a dry weight of around 40kg, but this can increase significantly during recovery due to water ingress.
Do you have NATO stock numbers for the manikins?
Yes, NSN numbers are available for several Ruth Lee manikins. Where applicable, these are listed within the ‘Key Features’ and ‘Datasheets’ sections on the relevant product pages, along with supporting technical information which can be downloaded.
