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A risk assessment must be carried out to ensure that 

the correct size and style of sling has been met before 

use. While every attempt is made to instruct a safe 

transfer, you must conform to the current manual 

handling procedures/regulations. If you are in any 

doubt consult your Moving and Handling Advisor.

This is a short service sling and should be changed 
regularly as all non woven materials deteriorate quickly, 
therefore attention to the points below should be 
followed.

All products should be checked each time they are 

used for any signs of deterioration. 
Please Check:

- braiding/tapes for deterioration and fraying
- material for holes/snagging
- compatibility with the hoist
- safe working load of both the hoist and sling 

 

  /product (if applicable)

Remove from use immediately if there are any signs 

of deterioration to the sling, tapes or label.

PLEASE NOTE: 

When the sling label below has come 

into contact with water and reveals a red warning 

sign, 

REMOVE FROM USE IMMEDIATELY.

The Silvalea disposable sling range is labelled with 

a Month & Year of manufacture.

Important:

Service Label & Sling Checks:

Washing Guidelines:

• 

Do not use the short service sling for bathing or 
showering a patient

• 

If the sling comes into contact with any liquid dispose 
of the sling immediately

• 

Do not use the sling if you can see deterioration of 
any kind

• 

Do not leave a patient in the sling unattended

• 

If in doubt, do not use the sling (Always ensure that 
the maximum load of the hoist is not exceeded).

• 

Silvalea recommends that all disposable slings are 
stored in a dry, controlled environment away from any 
moisture, damp and wetness and always within the 
original plastic outer bag.

• 

It is strongly recommended that the Silvalea 
disposable slings are not stored for longer than a 5 
year period from date of purchase – after which time 
they should be destroyed and not used.

Product Care:

• 

Dispose of the sling if it has become soiled, damaged 
or contaminated.

• 

This sling has been designed specifically for individual 
patient use – destroy the sling once the patient 
has been discharged in accordance with the local 
requirements and regulations.

• 

If sling has been used on a patient with an Infectious 
condition please refer to your infection control 
procedure

Disposal of the Sling:

• 

Do Not Wash

• 

DO NOT TUMBLE DRY

• 

Do Not Use In A Damp Atmosphere

• 

DO NOT IRON

• 

DO NOT SMOKE

• 

SAFE WORKING LOAD 200kg (31 Stone 440lbs)

For sizing guides and further  

information of this product please visit

  

www.silvalea.com

Or for further help and advice call 

 

+44 (0)1626 331 655

Product Care Instructions

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If any serious accident has occurred in relation to any 

of the devices provided by Silvalea, please report 

immediately using the contact details provided and 

to the Competent Authority of the Member State in 

which the user/patient is established.

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