© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-2124-03 / May 2018
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WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to apply the splints and
operate the valves.
Improper use of the splints can cause injury. Use the
splints only for the purpose described in this manual.
Improper application can cause injury. Apply the splints
and operate the valves only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
splints only as described in this manual.
Improper parts can cause injury. Use only Ferno parts
with the splints.
Modifying the splints can cause injury and damage. Use
the splints only as designed by Ferno.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to apply the splints and
operate the valves.
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning safety alerts indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV-1 and
hepatitis when using the splints, follow the disinfecting and cleaning
instructions in this manual.
1.4 Symbol Glossary
The symbols defined below are used on the splints and/or in this users’
manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International Standards
Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
the emergency medical services industry.
Safety Information, Operator Skills and Training
2 - OPERATOR FOCUS
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Read the Users’ Manual
Product meets European
Union Standards
Operation Requires Two
Trained Operators
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Do Not Cut
1.2 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.
NOTICE
2.1 Operator Training
Operator using the splints:
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must read and understand this manual.
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must have training on proper use of the spints.
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must have a training on emergency-medical service and emergency
patient-handling procedures.
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must have the physical ability to assist the patient.
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must practice with the splints before using it with a patient.
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must keep training records. For a sample training record sheet, see
page 15.
