A blanket which is placed over a person to protect the person from flying glass
during extrication of the person from a vehicle involved in a collision. The blanket
comprises at least one inner layer of pliable cut-resistant material and at least
two outer layers of buffer material between which said inner layer is sandwiched
so as to provide the feel and body of a blanket. A kit for use by rescue workers
includes, in addition to the blanket, gloves for handling the blanket after use,
a bio-hazard bag in which the used blanket is placed, and a carrying case for the
blanket, gloves, and bio-hazard bag.
