®
OAK DISPOSABLE
UNIVERSAL SLING
DESIGNS AVAILABLE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
How to fit from a seated position:-
1. Place the sling behind the user ensuring that all handles and labels are on the outside and visible. Feed the
sling down the back of the user. This should be at the base of the spine, and positioned centrally to the user's
back. The sling should now lie square across the user’s shoulders. If you find this is either higher or lower than
the shoulder line, the back of the sling may not have been positioned deep enough, or the sling size may
need to be reconsidered.
2. Raise each leg individually and gradually feed the leg straps under each leg, ensuring no fabric twists are
evident. Taking the strap from under one leg feed the webbing through the lower loop on the other leg. By
carrying out this arrangement, you are ensuring comfort for the user during the lifting process
3. With the sling now in place, attach the desired loops to the hooks or clips to the studs on the spreader bar to
replicate the sitting position that the user is in whilst seated. The straps should then be positioned accordingly;
subsequently the tension on all four straps should take at the same time.
4.
Make sure that the loops or clips selected are the same on each side of the sling and ensure that they are still
securely attached before lifting the user.
The user can now be lifted as required. To remove the sling, carry out the
fitting procedure in reverse.
Important
– always peel the sling away from the user – this avoids skin friction.
PRIOR TO USE
Please ensure that these User Instructions and the General User Safety Guide are read and understood in full, prior
to first use of any moving and handling practice. Mackworth Healthcare Ltd recommend that prior to using any sling,
a full risk assessment must be completed by a qualified professional, in order to determine that the correct sling,
positioning and transfer procedure is suitable for each individual. Refer to page 2 overleaf “
Disposable Sling Care &
Inspection / User Guide”
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Ensure you are aware of the hoist manufacturer's fitting instructions. Please identify if the hoist requires a loop
or clip fitting. If a clip fit sling is required, please refer to the enclosed clip instructions for use. (Do NOT use a clip
fit sling on a loop designed spreader bar. Do NOT use a loop designed sling on a stud/clip designed spreader bar.)
For all other sling information/clip & hoist size compatibility, please refer to pages 8 & 9 of the General User
Safety Guide. To view our clip fitting video please visit: www.mackworth-healthcare.com/training. For general
guidance for how to fit a sling, please visit: www.mackworth-healthcare/category/guides.
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Inspect the sling for wear and damage, with particular attention being paid to the body of the sling,
webbings and stitch lines (Be Aware of LOLER 1998 - Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment). For further
information please visit: www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm
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If the sling is fitted with a head support, ensure the two head stays are fitted in the head pockets.
