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6. FITTING THE SLING
Before you start, check that the sling is in safe and clean condition and is the appropriate size and model for the
person to be transferred. There are a variety of ways to use and adjust this sling, so please read carefully.
6.1
IN A SEATED POSITION
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6.1.1
i. With label facing outwards,
slide the sling down to the
base of the spine, keeping it
centrally aligned.
6.2
POSITIONING A USER BACK INTO A CHAIR
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2
6.1.2
i. Bring the leg sections around
the hips
ii. Feed them under and up
between the thighs.
To assist guidance into the chair,
a preferred technique is to use
your body weight from the front,
pushing on the bottom of the leg
lift straps, as the user lowers into
the chair.
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6.1.3
i. Feed leg links through modesty
strap.
ii. Feed leg lift strap on outside of
thigh through leg link.
iii. Attach leg straps to the hoist
first then shoulder straps.
iv. Check for snagging.
v. Complete the transfer.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Available to download from our website
· Sling Pre-Check
Inspection Guide
· Loop Attachment Guide
· Sling Sizing Guide
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