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PL1 - Prism Universal User Guide - Doc 001 - Rev 10/2010
Hoisting from a lying position
Using good manual handling techniques
roll the person towards you so that they
are positioned onto 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
are to the outside.
Pass the leg section under and up
in-between the thighs. Ensure that as
much of the leg section as possible is
pulled under the leg and that all creases
are eliminated to achieve maximum
comfort. Important - At the base of the
leg section strap there is a loop. Bring
the straps together by passing one
strap through the loop.
The fitting of the sling is now complete.
The six 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 to avoid skin friction and movement.
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2
3
Before commencing procedure, introduce
a pillow to protect the person’s head from
the hoist. Follow the procedures 1-2 as
above.
Before undertaking stage 3, when using a
mobile hoist, introduce the hoist by
coming in from behind the head of the
person where possible. Important - ensure
brakes are on. Procedure 3 can now begin.
Hoisting from the floor
