FURTHER INFORMATION
6. FITTING THE SLING
6.2
POSITIONING A USER BACK INTO A CHAIR
Before you start, check that the sling is in safe and clean condition and is the appropriate size and model for the
person to be transferred. There are a variety of ways to use and adjust this sling, so please read carefully.
6.1.1
The waist support should be
fitted as low as possible around
the torso with arms outside the
sling.
i. Fasten the hook and loop band.
ii. Secure the clunk-click belt.
NOTE: The hook and loop band should
always be closed when not in use.
6.1.2
Bring the leg sections around the
hips and feed them under and up
between the thighs.
6.1.3
Following a risk assessment, leg
straps
can
be
crossed
(
RECOMMENDED
).
Alternatively
continue without crossing.
i. Cross the leg straps over one
another by threading one strap
through the other by passing
one strap through the section
beneath the bottom loop.
ii. Attach leg straps to the hoist
first then shoulder straps.
iii. Check for snagging.
iv. As the service user begins to
be lifted and the body thins
out re-tighten the clunk-click
belt.
v. Complete the transfer.
6.1
IN A SEATED POSITION
To assist guidance into the chair,
a preferred technique is to use
your body weight from the front,
pushing on the bottom of the leg
lift straps, as the user lowers into
the chair.
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3
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Available to download from our website
i
·
Sling Pre-Check
Inspection Guide
·
Loop Attachment Guide
·
Sling Sizing Guide
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