Activities on ice carry a high risk, especially when the ice is unstable, weak or broken. To ensure maximum safety, it is crucial to use ice lifesaving equipment correctly. The following is the correct use of ice lifesaving equipment, covering the use of common equipment such as life jackets, lifebuoys, ice hooks, crampons, safety ropes, etc.:

Ice Life Jackets
1. Choose the right ice life jacket
Choose a cold-proof life jacket: In cold waters, life jackets should not only provide buoyancy, but also have a certain insulation function. Choose life jackets designed for cold waters, which usually have more advantages in buoyancy and cold-proof performance.
Fit body shape: Choose the right life jacket according to the user's body shape. Do not choose a life jacket that is too large or too small, because an ill-fitting life jacket may not provide adequate protection in an emergency.
2. Wear the life jacket correctly
Make sure the life jacket fits tightly to the body and fasten all seat belts, zippers or buckles. Life jackets should fit tightly around the chest and abdomen, avoiding being too loose or too tight.
When wearing, make sure the buoyancy part of the chest area is in the best position to ensure that once you fall into the water, you can quickly float your head out of the water.
3. Precautions when wearing
Before wearing, check whether the life jacket has any damage, holes or wear.
When doing ice activities, avoid placing any heavy objects on the life jacket to avoid affecting buoyancy.

Ice Rescue Hooks
1. Check before use
Make sure the rod length and hook of the ice hook are intact, and confirm that there is no looseness or damage.
Check the connecting ring of the hook to ensure that it is firm to avoid breaking during rescue.
2. Correct use method
When performing a rescue, first extend the ice hook to the person who fell into the water. Extend the rod to ensure sufficient contact distance. Avoid getting too close to the broken ice surface, as the ice surface may break further under your weight.
Hold on to the safety rope or clothing: If the trapped person is close to the ice, use the ice hook to grab their clothes or the pull ring of the life jacket to avoid grabbing loose items.
3. Use in emergency situations
When using the ice hook, maintain a stable standing position to avoid falling into the icy water. It is best to have a companion to help ensure safety.
While using the ice hook, keep in touch with other rescuers to coordinate rescue efforts.

Ice Picks/Claws
1. Choose the right crampons
Choose crampons with non-slip handles to ensure more stability when grabbing the ice.
The metal part of the crampon needs to be sharp to ensure that it can grab the ice quickly.
2. How to use crampons
Prevent falling into the water: If the ice breaks, use the crampons to grab the ice to help stabilize yourself and support your weight. Insert the crampons vertically into the ice and pull hard.
Climb out of the water: If you have fallen into the water, the crampons will help pull you back to the safe ice surface. Use the crampons to stabilize your body and use the force to climb back to the ice. Ensure coordinated movement of arms and crampons to avoid losing balance when using crampons.
3. Use crampons safely
When using crampons, keep your center of gravity low to avoid falling due to over-reliance on crampons.
The use of crampons requires a certain amount of strength and skill, and it is best to train under the guidance of a professional coach.

Ice Safety Ropes
1. Choose the right safety rope
Choose a strong and wear-resistant ice safety rope. Generally, nylon or polyester ropes should be used, which are both light and durable.
The length of the safety rope should be at least 20-30 meters to ensure effective rescue on a large ice surface.
2. Use the safety rope correctly
When performing ice activities, all participants should always wear a safety rope. One end of the safety rope should be fixed to a firm object, such as an ice hook, ice hook, or the body of the rescuer.
Make sure the safety rope is loose and not too tight or too loose. A tight rope may restrict movement, while a loose rope will affect its rescue efficiency.
3. How to use during rescue
In emergency rescue situations, first throw one end of the safety rope to the person who falls into the water, and the other end is pulled by other people or fixed points.
Ensure that the user maintains buoyancy in the water while the safety rope can smoothly pull them back to the ice surface to avoid more dangers caused by sliding or sudden force.

Ice Rescue Boat
1. Prepare and inspect the lifeboat
Before using the ice rescue boat, make sure all equipment (such as life oars, air bags, emergency rescue kits) are intact.
Check the hull for air leaks and ensure that the inflatable part is fully inflated.
2. Use the lifeboat correctly
Be careful when entering and leaving the lifeboat: when entering or leaving, make sure the ice surface is firm and the lifeboat is placed firmly to avoid slipping.
When using, make sure that team members sit firmly, avoid being too concentrated on one side of the boat, and avoid tilting the boat.
3. When conducting rescue
When conducting ice rescue, the lifeboat should be close to the danger zone and the trapped person should be safely brought into the boat.
If you encounter unstable ice, ensure that the boat is kept within a safe range and avoid exceeding the carrying capacity of the boat.

Other safety precautions on ice
1. Wear appropriate cold-proof clothing
In addition to life-saving equipment, wearing cold-proof clothing suitable for low-temperature environments, such as waterproof jackets, insulated boots, gloves and warm hats, can help reduce the damage caused by cold waters.
2. Check equipment regularly
Regularly check the performance and condition of all life-saving equipment, including life jackets, ice hooks, safety ropes, etc., to ensure that there is no wear or damage and that they can play a role in an emergency.
3. Understand self-rescue and rescue skills
Take relevant ice safety courses to learn how to save yourself in the event of an accident on the ice and how to conduct effective rescue.

Conclusion
The correct use of ice life-saving equipment is the key to ensuring the safety of ice activities. Whether it is an individual or a rescuer, understanding the function and use of each life-saving equipment, and staying calm and responding quickly can provide vital safety protection when an accident occurs. When engaging in ice activities, following safety principles and equipping yourself with appropriate life-saving equipment will significantly improve your ability to respond to emergencies and minimize the occurrence of accidents.