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safety instructions
Important points to remember
• Carry out a careful visual inspection of the sling every time you use it.
• Check that the right type of sling is being used for the patient. The model, size and material
must meet the patient's needs.
• Plan the moving and lifting process so that it is as safe as possible.
• Check that the sling is correctly attached to the lift when the lifting straps are stretched.
• Check that the patient is sitting safely in the sling before starting to lift him/her.
• Check that the lift is in balance when moving, raising and lowering the patient.
• When moving the patient, it is important not to hold the lift belt, to prevent it from being
damaged.
• The sling must only be used for lifting people.
Periodic inspection
A periodic inspection must be carried out at least every 6 months. See Human Care's periodic
inspection log.
expected service life
In normal use, the product is expected to have a service life of 1 to 5 years. The material, the
washing process, the frequency of use and the load on the product all affect its service life.
Ce marking
The sling is CE marked in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive. The CE mark is on
the sling itself.
label information
The label on the sling contains the following information.
• Check the sling for wear and tear. It is important to check the fabric, the edging, the seams
and the lifting straps.
• Damaged lifting equipment must not be used.
• For washing instructions, see the label on the sling.
Care and maintenance of the sling
Product name/designation
Date of
manufacture
Washing
instructions
Owner's name. Write
the patient's name, for
example, or another
unique identifier.
Maximum weight
Serial number
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Batch
Barcode/EAN
Manufacturer
Item number
Production
mark
Picture showing
the sling in use
