Please ensure you read the following safety advice
. This will ensure all procedures are made
easy and trouble free.
● Always carry out the risk assessment and plan your procedure before commencing a moving
& handling practice.
● Always carry out the daily check list before using the chair.
● Always read the user manual and ensure you are familiar with the user instructions and safety
features of the chair before transporting a patient.
● Always check the safe working load (SWL) of the chair is suitable for the weight of the patient.
● Always carry out adjustments in accordance with the instructions in the user manual.
● Never force an operating or safety control, excess force could damage the feature.
● Always manoeuvre the chair using the handles/wheels provided, these are designed to aid
ease of transport.
● Do not push a load at excess speed.
● Do not push the chair over rough or uneven ground.
● Do not push the chair down steps.
● Always apply the brakes when parking the chair or during bathing procedures.
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Always ensure the armrests and footrests are securely locked before transportation or use.
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A patient should never be allowed to sit on the chair for extended periods of time.
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Children and young people should never be left unsupervised in the shower/commode chair.
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In order to overcome obstacles such as steps, always use ramps.
CHAIR SAFETY ADVICE
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