Choosing the right sling is of vital importance. This ensures that patient comfort and safety are adhered to at all times. Harvest 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.
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As a result of document reference “Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations” (LOLER 5 Dec 1998) Harvest Healthcare Ltd has a responsibility to ensure that each product manufactured is to be of a safe standard and of course be fit for purpose**. They are to be...
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Choosing the correct sling for your patient is of vital importance. This ensures that patient comfort and safety are adhered to at all times. Harvest Healthcare Ltd recommend that before using a sling, a full risk assessment is completed by a qualified professional in order to determine that the correct sling and size is suitable for each individual.
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SLING COMPATIBILITY & SAFETY STATEMENT Published in 2012, the document titled ‘Getting to grips with hoisting people’ produced by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) highlights the problems associated with hoisting people and sets out guidance to deal with these: *Sling sizes and coding varies between manufacturers.
Choosing the right sling is of vital importance. This ensures that patient comfort and safety are adhered to at all times. Harvest Healthcare Ltd recommend that a full risk assessment is completed by a qualified professional in order to determine that the correct sling and size is suitable for each individual.
ATTACHING A CLIP FITTING HOW TO ATTACH A CLIP FITTING Align the clip with the spreader bar and place top of large hole over one side of stud. Push firmly until clip is fully over the end of the stud. Pull clip firmly in to it’s working position (the small hole).
85 °C Do NOT bleach No NOT iron CE mark Harvest Healthcare contact detials Sewn into every sling is a unique embroidered label, identifying maximum patient weight and serial number for traceability and LOLER compliance. This label will not wash out.
SLING PRODUCT RANGE Supreme Fit Sling Supreme Fit Sling Supreme Fit with Head Support Delux Sling Supreme Fit Long Seat Sling Long Seat Sling Toileting Sling with Commode Standup Sling Ascent Standup Sling T +44 (0)1709 377172 F +44 (0)1709 377173...
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