Fitting Instruction – Toilet Access sling
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An assessment MUST be carried on all toileting slings, as it can be dangerous when used on
the wrong patient.
PLEASE NOTE: To avoid damage in laundering, please ensure any back stays are removed and
any Velcro fittings are closed during washing. Replace back stays after washing.
The safe working load and serial numbers are embroidered onto the slings centre tab –
DO NOT
use this
tab as a handle or for any lifting assistance.
Washing Instructions:
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The sling can be machine or hand washed in a mild soap solution
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Temperatures up to 85°C with a final rinse.
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If tumble drying is necessary – use a low heat setting.
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DO NOT
use any corrosive cleaning agents on the sling to clean
For the safety of the patient and the carer, before using the sling, a full risk assessment must
be conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and
procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
Check sling before each use, bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe and could
result in serious injury or death to the patient.
DESTROY AND DISCARD WORN SLINGS / DO NOT ALTER SLINGS
NEVER LEAVE A PATIENT UNATTENDED
PLEASE ENSURE THE SLING, IF LEFT CONNECTED TO THE HOIST SYSTEM IN USE, IS SECURED TO
THE SYSTEM WHEREBY ANY MINOR CANNOT INADVERTENTLY INJURE THEMSELVES.
PLEASE STORE THE SLING IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER TO ENSURE IT HAS NO MEANS OF BEING
DAMAGED WHILST NOT IN USE OR HAS THE ABILITY TO BECOME A MEANS OF AN
INTRODUCTION OF RISK FOR UNINTENDED USERS SUCH AS MINORS PLAYING ON THE SLING
AND THE SYSTEM IT IS ATTACHED TO.
WHILST THE MEANS TO CHECK THE SLINGS ARE INDICATED, PLEASE ALSO ENSURE CHECKS ARE
MADE REGARDING THE CONNECTION METHOD TO THE CARRYBAR / HOIST SYSTEM.
7) Raise each leg individually and gradually feed the leg straps under each leg, ensuring no fabric
twists are evident. For a more comfortable seating position, pass one leg webbing through the
small loop on the end of the other leg. With the sling now in place, attach the desired loops to
the hooks on the spreader bar to replicate the sitting position. The straps should be
positioned accordingly; subsequently the tension on all four straps should take at the same time.
8)
Make sure that the loops selected are the same on each side of the sling and ensure that they
are still securely attached before lifting the patient.
The person can now be lifted as required.
To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important –
always peel the sling away from the person – this avoids skin friction.
