Safety Precautions - Joerns Healthcare Oxford Elevate Manual De Instrucciones

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Elevate

6. Safety Precautions

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Oxford
patient lifts is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make
lifting operations easy and trouble free.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING
YOUR "ELEVATE"
• Oxford Patient Lifts should only be operated by fully trained/competent care givers.
• 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 shows signs of damage.
• ALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided (user instructions).
• DO NOT exceed the safe working load.
• ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift is suitable for the weight of the patient.
• 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 attempt to manoeuvre the lift by pushing on the mast, boom or patient.
• ALWAYS manoeuvre the lift with the handle / foot push pad provided.
• ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers.
• DO NOT push a loaded lift at speed, which exceeds a slow walking pace (3 Km/hour 0.8
metres/second).
• DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded.
• DO NOT attempt to push/pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction.
• NEVER force an operating/safety control. All controls are easy to use and do not
require excessive force.
• The MINIMUM load required to manually lower the hoist using the mechanical emergency
down function is 30 kg.
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