RUTH LEE
Case Studies
Patient Handling Training with a Manikin – No going back to using people in training
No going back to using people in training sessions The Coronavirus pandemic impacted the training techniques of safe patient handling. At the start of Covid restrictions, it became clear that using staff to play the role of the patient needed to be reviewed to comply...
“…It simply takes your training program and brings it to the next level.”
Creating the most realistic manikins for your training has always been our goal – from the very first manikin created by Ruth herself when a friend and firefighter bought her what was essentially a sack filled with sand with the plea to repair it for his training!...
Pool Rescue Manikins have not seen a development like this until now…
Traditionally, lifeguard training requires trainees to switch between plastic half torsos and volunteers part way through a scenario. This can often create ‘disjointed’ processes which do not accurately represent the true challenge of retrieving an unconscious body...
Specialist Provider Total Train Ltd highlight the benefits of training with manikins
Specialist services require specialist training and at Ruth Lee Ltd we are pleased to supply manikins to organisations that provide expert advice and support to others. One such organisation is Total Train Ltd, which began operating full-time back in...
Why Lifeguards in the US are changing the way they train!
Your training needs to give trainees the best chance to respond well in a genuine emergency. How can you do that? By making your training as realistic as possible! The Pool Rescue manikin was designed following a conversation with a working lifeguard who was...
Pool Rescue manikin praised by lifeguards around the world!
Our Pool Rescue manikin is transforming how lifeguards are training around the world! It allows trainees to perform a complete simulated rescue, without switching between equipment and volunteers, for better assessment of skills. Here are just a few of the comments we...
Spanish Trainer praises Pool Rescue Manikin
Our Pool Rescue manikin is growing in popularity around the world, as lifeguard trainers realize its potential for training. Not only does it allow trainers to observe a complete rescue scenario - including retrieval in deep water, towing to the side, then extricating...
Emergency Services Team Up For Collaborative Working for Confined Space Training with eight2O
Extricating a casualty from a dangerous situation such as from within a confined space requires specialist technical rescue skills in order to prevent further problems. Responsible businesses who have workers who might realistically operate in such environments are...
Water Rescue manikins help Surf Life Saving GB to prove that rescue workers are fit for the job!
We began developing water rescue manikins more than 20 years ago and are proud to have worked with experts in the industry to make sure that we can provide teams with the very best tools for their training. Our Man Overboard manikin is a popular choice with all kinds...
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service preparing for bariatric rescues
At Ruth Lee Ltd, we have been manufacturing bariatric manikins for more than 10 years after an initial request from an Ambulance Service in the UK. Now we have a full bariatric range with manikins weighing in at 90, 180 and 260Kgs, plus a Water-Fillable Bariatric Suit...
Technical Rescue specialists MRS Training & Rescue favour Ruth Lee long term!
Many industries require workers to carry out duties in potentially high-risk environments. Thankfully, health and safety standards are becoming more considered across all sectors and there are some fantastic organisations in the UK who are able to offer businesses...
“A well-trained team is a good efficient team in rescue situations”
The UK has a fantastic volunteer rescue community, run by a network of dedicated men and women who are willing to give up their free time, specialist skills and bravery to help others. Often, these volunteer rescue teams could face treacherous conditions, up...