Safety Precautions - Joerns Oxford Stature Manual De Instrucciones

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4. Safety Precautions

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. Following these few basic safety
precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free.
• ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift is suitable for the weight of the patient.
• DO NOT exceed the safe working load of the hoist, as an electrical current limiting
device will activate, preventing use of the hoist.
• ALWAYS plan your lifting operations before commencing.
• ALWAYS carry out the DAILY CHECK LIST before using the lift.
• ALWAYS familiarise yourself with the operating control and safety features of a lift
before lifting a patient.
• DO NOT use a sling unless it is recommended for use with the lift.
• ALWAYS check the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the correct size
and capacity.
• NEVER use a sling which is frayed or damaged.
• ALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided (user instructions).
• ALWAYS ensure sling straps DO NOT get caught around the legs of the hoist.
• ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the instructions in the user manual.
• NEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because it seems easier to operate
the lift.
• DO NOT lift a patient with the castor brakes on. Always let the lift find the correct centre of
gravity.
• DO NOT attempt to manoeuvre the lift by pushing on the mast, boom or patient.
• ALWAYS manoeuvre the lift with the push handle, located on the mast. A foot push pad
is also provided on the base of the hoist.
• ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers.
• DO NOT push a loaded lift at speeds which exceed a slow walking pace (3 Km/hour 0.8
metres/second).
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