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Care-ability Healthcare Ltd, Phoenix House, Pattinson Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 8QE, UK

t: 0191 415 9777  

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f: 0191 415 9888  

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  e: [email protected]  

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  www.care-ability.co.uk

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

Each sling can be laundered up to 80ºc using a 
mild soap solution and then rinse. Slings will air dry 
quickly in a warm room or in the normal manner. 
Tumble dry on low setting only. Do not place over a 
convector heater or steam pipes. Do not use 
Biological detergents. Do not use Bleach. Do not use 
strong chemicals. A faded label is an early indicator 
that sling is subject to harsh /abrasive cleaning 
methods do not continue to use sling. All slings fitted 
with a 

hook and loop fastener

 body belt should have 

the 

hook and loop fastener

 square removed during 

laundering and refitted afterwards. This will 
significantly extend the lifespan of the product

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SAFE WORKING LOAD

Spacer - 300kg  |  Poly - 400kg  |  Mesh 300kg  |  
Parachute 200kg

SLING INSPECTION

Each product should be inspected prior to each use 
and with your six month or annual hoist inspection. 
This is in line with LOLER (Lifting Operations and 
Lifting Equipment Regulations)

SAFETY AND QUALITY 
STANDARDS

Care-ability Healthcare (manufacturer), are 
registered with the Medicines and Health Care 
Regulatory Agency of the UK Government to 
manufacture Class 1 Medical Devices.  Our 
products are categorised as a Class 1 Medical 
Device and carry the CE mark under the European 
Medical Device Directive EU93-42. The products 
are designed and manufactured under the 
externally accredited BS EN ISO 9001:2008 
quality system well beyond the requirements of 
BS EN 10535:2006, The Hoist and Sling Standard. 
All of our products are thoroughly inspected by 
two staff members prior to the product being 
despatched.  Our Lifestyle slings is labelled with 
a unique serial number to assist with trace ability 
and for recording LOLER examinations.

EXAMINATION AND 
INSPECTION OF SLING

CAUTION

Before every lift visually examine the slings structural 
integrity. If there is any sign of excessive damage to 
the fabric or straps DO NOT USE THE SLING.

GENERAL EXTERNAL WEAR

In normal use this is unavoidable and is shown by 
fluffiness to the surface fibres. This may be caused 
by sharp edges on straps or 

hook and loop fastener

This is harmless unless it becomes too extensive. 
Normal material condition is smooth or flat.

LOCAL ABRASION IN THE WEBBING 
STRAPS

This may be caused by the passage of the webbing 
over the sharp edges whilst under tension or 

hook 

and loop fastener

. Slight damage to the outer fibres 

may be considered safe but in severe cases this 
should lead to instant rejection of the product.

CUTS, HOLES OR BURNS

These are dangerous and must lead to instant 
rejection of the product.

EXAMINATION OF STITCH 
PATTERNS

Examine the stitch patterns for broken, worn, pulled 
or unravelled stitches. Reject any product where the 
thread has become subject to excessive abrasion or 
broken stitches.

DO NOT USE

DO NOT USE

Critical stitch area on all 
lifting straps

THIS MUST BE 
INTACT

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