Harvest Healthcare, Sheaf House, Bradmarsh Way, Bradmarsh Business Park, Rotherham, S601BW
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www.harvesthealthcare.co.uk
EXAMINATION AND
INSPECTION OF SLING
CAUTION
Before every lift visually examine the slings
structural integrity. If there is any sign of
excessive damage to the fabric or straps DO
NOT USE THE SLING.
GENERAL EXTERNAL WEAR
In normal use this is unavoidable and is
shown by fluffiness to the surface fibres. This
may be caused by sharp edges on straps or
Velcro. This is harmless unless it becomes
too extensive. Normal material condition is
smooth or flat.
LOCAL ABRASION IN THE WEBBING STRAPS
This may be caused by the passage of the
webbing over the sharp edges whilst under
tension or Velcro. Slight damage to the outer
fibres may be considered safe but in severe
cases this should lead to instant rejection of
the product.
CUTS, HOLES OR BURNS
These are dangerous and must lead to instant
rejection of the product.
EXAMINATION OF STITCH PATTERNS
Examine the stitch patterns for broken, worn,
pulled or unravelled stitches. Reject any
product where the thread has become
subject to excessive abrasion or broken
stitches.
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
Critical stitch area
on all lifting straps
THIS MUST BE
INTACT
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Each sling can be laundered up to 80ºc. Use
a mild soap solution and then rinse. Slings
will air dry quickly in a warm room or in the
normal manner. Tumble dry on low setting
only. Do not place over a convector heater or
steam pipes.
Do not use biological detergents. Do not use
bleach. Do not use strong chemicals. A faded
label is an early indicator that the sling has
been subject to harsh/abrasive cleaning
methods: do not continue to use the sling.
All slings fitted with a Velcro body belt
should have the Velcro square removed
during laundering and refitted afterwards.
This will significantly extend the lifespan of
the product.
SAFE WORKING LOAD
Supersoft (Spacer) - 300kg | Polyester -
400kg | Mesh 300kg | Parachute 200kg
SLING INSPECTION
Each product should be inspected prior to
each use and with your six month or annual
hoist inspection. This is in line with LOLER
(Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations)
SAFETY AND QUALITY STANDARDS
Care-Ability Healthcare (manufacturer),
are registered with the Medicines and
Health Care Regulatory Agency of the
UK Government to manufacture Class 1
Medical Devices. Our products are
categorised as a Class 1 Medical Device
and carry the CE mark under the
European Medical Device Directive
EU93-42. The products are designed and
manufactured under the externally
accredited BS EN ISO 9001:2008 quality
system well beyond the requirements of
BS EN 10535:2006, The Hoist and Sling
Standard.
All of our products are thoroughly
inspected by two staff members prior to
the product being dispatched. Our
Lifestyle slings
are
labeled with a unique
serial number to assist with traceability
and for recording LOLER examinations.
