Mackworth Hazel Classic Universal User Manual

DESIGNS AVAILABLE
(with and without head
section)
Short loop style (example seated)
Please ensure that these User Instructions and the General User Safety Guide are read 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.
● 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.
● 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
● If the sling is fitted with a head support, ensure the two head stays are fitted in the head pockets.
● If following inspection, there is any doubt (points 1-3), the sling should be placed aside and not used.

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS (DIFFERENCES):

Please note that the Hazel Classic Universal Sling is available in both long loop and short loop inner leg designs. These products are
optional for customers to purchase and are noted at time of order via an appropriate product code. Both styles are suitable for
use and only offer varying lifting positions / comfort, subject to the clinicians / carers and indeed the end users needs.
Providing that these instructions are followed carefully and a general risk assessment is taken, then both systems are usually
suitable for most patient groups (subject to clinicians application). The difference in inner leg designs are clearly shown in picture
*A below.
The Short leg loop comes as standard with a single white outer webbing and a short red loop in the middle. The Long leg loop
comes as standard with a yellow inner loop, red middle loop and white larger outer loop as shown in picture *B. Both sling styles
use the same long outside leg webbing which is the same length as circled in picture *B below.
*A
NB The short loop style allows different methods of fitting the sling to the patient, continued on next page:
HAZEL
CLASSIC UNIVERSAL

PRIOR TO USE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

INNER LEG WEBBINGS
Long loop style (example seated)
INNER LEG WEBBINGS
*B
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