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Hoisting from a chair
Introduce the sling by sliding it down between
the chair backrest and the person’s back until
the top of the commode aperture reaches the
base of the spine. If the sling can not be
introduced from behind , apply the sling in a
position level with the person. Leave the sling
half way down the persons back (at this stage
don’t bring the sling to shoulder level).
Bring the leg sections along-side the person’s
thighs and pull lightly to ensure that they are of
equal length. Using good manual handling
techniques, raise the persons leg and feed the
leg sections under the person’s thighs.
Cross
strap A
through the loop at the base of
strap B
. Pass strap C through loop A and pass
strap D
through
loop B
. Now raise the top of the
sling level with the person’s shoulders. The
fitting of the sling is now complete.
The four straps should now be attached to the
carry bar hooks. Raise the carry bar just
enough to tension the straps and
ensure that
they are still securely attached.
The person
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 person - this avoids skin friction and
movement.
To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important - always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement.
Notes
The above techniques are for guidance only and you must comply with your local policies
If in doubt, consult your moving and handling advisor
Note: The person to be transferred shall be referred to as “the person”.
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B
D
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Using good manual handling techniques
roll the person towards you so that they
are positioned on their side . To introduce
the sling, roll half of the sling up
underneath itself so that when the person
is rolled onto their opposite side, the sling
can be unrolled until it is flat. Use the
centre markers to ensure the base of the
back section is in line with the base of the
person’s spine. Ensure that handle loops
Pass the leg section under and up between
the thighs. Ensure that as much section as
possible is pulled under the leg and that all
creases are eliminated to achieve max-
imum comfort.
Cross strap A through the loop at the base
of
strap B
Pass
strap C
up through
strap A
and pass
strap D
through
strap B
. The
fitting of the sling is now complete.
The four straps should now be attached to
the carry bar hooks. Raise the carry bar
just enough to tension the straps and
ensure that they are still securely
attached
. The person can now be lifted as
required.
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A
B
D
Hoisting from the floor
Before commencing the manoeuvre, introduce a pillow to ensure the client is
comfortable. Follow the procedures 1-2 as above to fit the sling. If using a mobile hoist,
introduce the hoist using the method approved in your local area so that the carry bar is
positioned correctly above the client.
Procedure 3 can now begin.
Hoisting from a lying position
To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important - always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement.
Notes
The above techniques are for guidance only and you must comply with your local policies
If in doubt, consult your moving and handling advisor
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