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Guldmann 09/2013 # 9006
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Guldmann 09/2013 # 9006
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1.04 Use
If there is any doubt about the selection or use of a lifting
sling, please contact your supplier.
Important!
Plan the move. Avoid leaving the user in the lifting sling unatten-
ded. Do not start to lift until it has been checked that the user
cannot get trapped and that the sling does not catch on the bed,
wheelchair etc.. The user’s head, arms, hands and feet must not
be in danger of becoming trapped. Be careful with any tubes and
wires that are attached to the user and/or equipment. Check that
the hand control and hand control cable is free of hanger, patient
and other object before the hoist is activated up or down moved.
Guldmann shall not be liable for faults or accidents due to incor-
rect use of the lifting sling, or for reasons of inadequate attention
on the part of the carer or user.
If the sling is used in combination with products that are not
manufactured by Guldmann, a risk assessment must be made by
qualified staff.
Be careful when attaching the lifting sling. All straps must be cor-
rectly attached on the hooks of the horizontal lifting support before
the user is lifted. Before starting to lift the user check that the
straps remain correctly placed in the hooks.
Placing the sling, look at page 10
2.00 Maintenance
2.01 Cleaning
Do not wash
Do not use bleaching agent
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
The sling is a disposable sling and if necessary it can be discard-
ed every time it has been used – or when the user is discharged.
2.02 The owner’s daily maintenance duty
Check the lifting sling for wear and damage before use accord-
ing to the following checklist which is not intended to represent all
potential inspection steps. Potential damage may vary. Judgment
of inspector/site prevails.
Sling inspection checklist
Before using a Guldmann sling / accessory check the following:
Is the sling clean?
Follow facility specific infection control procedure.
Is the sling’s label present, legible and complete?
Missing, illegible or incomplete sling label(s) could compromise
identification of appropriate size of the sling, function of sling, and
or weight limit capacity of the sling.
Are the lifting straps and stitches intact?
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Look for broken or worn stitches
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Look for knots in straps
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Look for tears or fraying of straps
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Look for snags or punctures or holes
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Look for any particles in fabric or straps
Is the fabric intact?
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Look for abnormal wear patterns, excessive wear, abrasive
evidence
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Look for cuts or frayed fabric
• Look for unusual or significant discoloration
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Look for snags, punctures, tears, holes
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Look for frayed or insecure seams
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Look for any acid / caustic / thermal burns
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Look for changes in material consistency, e.g. increased
stiffness
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Look for any imbedded particles
Are slings the original size and length without the use of
knots, pins, tape or other methods to change the shape,
shorten or lengthen them?
Conclusion
If the sling suffers from one or more of the above mentioned
conditions then it must be taken out of service regardless of the
weight of the person to be lifted.
2.03 Disposal of slings
Slings are disposed of by incineration.
By proper incineration polypropylene and polyester will be
degraded to carbon dioxide and water.
3.00 Service and lifetime
3.01 Safety/service inspections
In accordance with international standard EN/ISO 10535 “Hoist
for the transfer of disabled persons – Requirements and test
methods” an inspection
must
be performed every 6-month
according to the following instructions, which is not intended to
represent all potential inspection steps. Potential damage may
vary. Judgment of inspector/site prevails.
Safe Operating Practices with Slings
Considerations for damaged or defective slings and taking them
out of service. Withdraw the sling from service if any of the follow-
ing conditions exist:
1. chemical or caustic burns
2. melting or charring of any part of the sling
3. snags, punctures, tears or cuts
4. broken or worn stitches
5. missing, illegible or incomplete sling tag
6. knots in any part of the sling
7. abrasion
8. other visible damage that causes doubt as to the strength
of the sling
Sling inspection is done for the protection of the user, the care-
giver, and the overall hospital site safety. A sling inspection system
has additional benefit. Systematic sling inspection will assist in the
identification of damage trends, potentially leading to cost effective
suggestions and results. The inspection process can also help to
identify inventory duplicity in certain sling types and sizes.
