®
HOLLY
STAND AID TRANSPORT SLING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
How to fit from a seated position:-
1. Place the sling behind the patient by pushing the back support all the way down to the small of the back and waist.
2. Close the safety belts around the waist, approximately at the navel, feeding one belt through the loop on the
other belt, thus retaining them in place with the Velcro®.
3. Close the belt buckle, tighten the belt with the adjusting strap on the buckle being careful not to over tighten.
4. Raise each leg individually and gradually feed the leg straps under each leg, ensuring no fabric twists are evident.
Make sure that the clips or loops selected are the same on each strap.
5. Adjust the height of the leg support pads. Attach the sling to the fixtures on the arms of the stand aid hoist. It is
advisable to attach the loop or clip that fits leaving as little slack in the webbing as possible.
6. It is encouraged that the user keeps both arms outside the sling in order to rise correctly. If the user is semi-
paralysed it may be necessary to keep the paralysed arm inside the sling.
DESIGNS AVAILABLE
PRIOR TO USE
Please ensure that these User Instructions and the General User Safety Guide are read prior to first use of any
moving and handling practice. Mackworth 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.
●
Ensure you are aware of the hoist manufacturer's fitting instructions. Please identify if the hoist requires a loop
or clip fitting. If a clip fit sling is required, please refer to the enclosed clip instructions for use. (Do NOT use a
clip fit sling on a loop designed spreader bar. Do NOT use a loop designed sling on a stud/clip designed
spreader bar.) For all other sling information/clip & hoist size compatibility, please refer to pages 8 & 9 of the
General User Safety Guide. To view our clip fitting video please visit: www.mackworth-healthcare.com/training.
For general guidance for how to fit a sling, please visit: www.mackworth-healthcare/category/guides.
●
Inspect the sling for wear and damage, with particular attention being paid to the body of the sling,
webbings and stitch lines (Be Aware of LOLER 1998 - Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment). For further
information please visit: www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm
●
If the sling is fitted with a head support, ensure the two head stays are fitted in the head pockets.
●
If following inspection, there is any doubt (points 1-3), the sling should be placed aside and not used.
