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Direction
Rolling on Flat
Surface
Two Operators
and
Two helpers
Using the Chair
8.9 Using additional help
Operating the chair requires a minimum of two trained operators. Ferno recommends positioning a trained operator at each end
of the chair, that operators and helpers face each other when transporting a patient up or down stairs, and that a third trained
person “spot” for the lead operator. Follow all applicable local protocols for carrying chairs.
The trained operators should maintain control of the chair and operate the controls, and the designated lead operator should
direct all helpers. The charts below show suggested placement for operators and helpers.
WaRNiNG
helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain
control of the chair, operate the controls, and direct
all helpers.
Direction
DESCEND
aSCEND
Two Operators
and
One helper
O
O
P
S
Two Operators
and
Three helpers
Key: O = Operator H = Helper S = Spotter P = Patient
Load Limit
Inspect the chair if the load limit has
been exceeded (See
Inspecting the
Chair,
page 37).
500 lb
227 kg
35.7 st
