Love it
or hate it, math is an important part of rescue. Some rescuers enjoy geeking-out on the
math, but if math isn't your thing, you can get away with a few key concepts and rules-of-thumb.
These topics are covered on the following pages:
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The "critical point test" (aka "scissors test") requires that if any one item fails, nobody should be injured.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
The "whistle test" requires that if all rescuers let go, nobody should be injured.