6.0 Hoist Safety Advice
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Please read and follow the safety precautions below. These basic safety
precautions will help make lifting operations easy and trouble free.
ALWAYS
Carry out the Daily Checks (detailed in section 6.2)
Conduct a risk assessment, including patient, hoist capacity
and sling suitability, prior to any lifting operation
Ensure you have had basic training in moving and handling
before using the mobile hoist
Familiarise yourself with the hoist controls and safety features
Manoeuvre the hoist with the handle provided
Fit the sling in accordance to the user manual for specific sling
Carry out lifts in accordance with this user manual
Apply the brakes when parking the hoist
NEVER
Push a loaded hoist at a speed exceeding a slow walking pace
Lift a patient while the brakes are on
(unless lifting from the floor)
Manoeuvre the hoist using the boom or patient
Use a sling unless recommended for use with this hoist
Push the hoist over uneven or rough ground
Bump the hoist down steps
Allow water to enter the handset or control box
Use the hoist outdoors
Use a frayed or damaged sling
Charge the mobile hoist in a bathroom or shower
