Fitting instruction –Hammock sling
Rev 1 (09/07/2019)
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**“Providing that a thorough written risk assessment is conducted by a competent
assessor” (Reference: LOLER 1998/PUWER 1998), interchangeable slings can provide the
right solution for a patient’s clinical requirements.
Sling Sizes and coding often varies greatly between manufacturers. However, there is no
evidence to suggest that slings and hoists can’t be “appropriately matched” with other
manufacturer’s designs. That is providing that the
clip or loop applications are applied relevant to the male fitting and of course a risk
assessment is conducted by the clinician / carer beforehand
Washing Instructions:
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The sling can be machine or hand washed in a mild soap solution
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Temperatures up to 85’C with a final rinse.
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If tumble drying is necessary – use a low heat setting.
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DO NOT
use any corrosive cleaning agents on the sling to clean
PLEASE NOTE: To avoid damage in laundering, please ensure any Velcro products
are closed prior to washing.
The safe working load and serial numbers are embroidered onto the slings centre tab –
DO
NOT
use this tab as a handle or for any lifting assistance.
Operating environment:
The slings are textile based and contain no electrical / electronic installed systems.
The slings are used, and can only be used, within the same working environment as
the mobile and ceiling hoists to which they are an accessory for use with.
Standards Applied & Regulations to follow
The following standards are applied to the product:
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BS EN ISO 10535 – Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons – Requirements
and Test Methods
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LOLER - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations” (LOLER 5 Dec 1998)
For the safety of the patient and the carer, before using the sling, a full risk assessment
must be conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling
and procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
Check sling before each use, bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe and could
result in serious injury or death to the patient.
DESTROY AND DISCARD WORN SLINGS / DO NOT ALTER SLINGS
NEVER LEAVE A PATIENT UNATTENDED
PLEASE ENSURE THE SLING, IF LEFT CONNECTED TO THE HOIST SYSTEM IN USE, IS SECURED
TO THE SYSTEM WHEREBY ANY MINOR CANNOT INADVERTENTLY INJURE THEMSELVES.
PLEASE STORE THE SLING IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER TO ENSURE IT HAS NO MEANS OF
BEING DAMAGED WHILST NOT IN USE OR HAS THE ABILITY TO BECOME A MEANS OF AN
INTRODUCTION OF RISK FOR UNINTENDED USERS SUCH AS MINORS PLAYING ON THE
SLING AND THE SYSTEM IT IS ATTACHED TO.
WHILST THE MEANS TO CHECK THE SLINGS ARE INDICATED, PLEASE ALSO ENSURE CHECKS
ARE MADE REGARDING THE CONNECTION METHOD TO THE CARRYBAR / HOIST SYSTEM.
