© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-0008-09 / February 2018
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2.4 Using Additional Help
Operating the cot requires a minimum of one trained operator. The
operator may need additional help when working with heavy loads.
The operator should remain at the Operator end of the cot, operate the
controls, and direct all helpers.
Ferno recommends that helpers work in pairs to help maintain
cot balance. Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some
circumstances. Follow local protocols.
Refer to the chart for suggested placement for operators and helpers.
Operator Focus
WARNING
Helpers can cause injury. Maintain control of the cot,
operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Load Capacity
Inspect the cot if the load capacity has
been exceeded. See “Inspecting the Cot”
on page 18.
400 lb
181 kg
28.5 st
NOTICE
The trained operator position stay at the Operator end of the
cot and operate the controls. Show helpers where to stand
and how to grasp the cot.
Key: O = Operator H = Helper B = Body
H* = Second Trained Operator if present
Changing Levels
Helpers
Loading/Unloading
Rolling
One
Operator
+
One
Helper
One
Operator
+
Three
Helpers
One
Operator
+
Five
Helpers
