Harvest Healthcare HANDLING GLOVE Installation and operating manual

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General User/ Safety Guide
HANDLING
GLOVE
HANDLING GLOVE
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READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. PLEASE NOTE IN
PARTICULAR THAT THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED.
WARNING
Please ensure that this booklet is read prior to rst use of any moving and handling practice.
Choosing the right sling is of vital importance. This ensures that patient comfort and safety are
adhered to at all times.
Harvest Healthcare Ltd recommend that prior to using any sling, a full risk assessment must be
completed by a qualied professional, in order to determine that the correct sling, positioning and
transfer procedure is suitable for each individual.
Please refer to the information in this booklet as a guideline only.
CONTENTS
SLING COMPATIBILITY & SAFETY STATEMENT
SLING SIZE ASSESSMENT GUIDE
ATTACHING A CLIP FITTING
LABEL GUIDE
SLING PRODUCT RANGE
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SLING COMPATIBILITY &
SAFETY STATEMENT
Harvest Healthcare Ltd are manufacturers and distrubutors of high quality moving and
handling products. We manufacture to standards of BS EN ISO 10535, whilst maintaining
quality management systems to those of BS EN ISO 9001 (2008). We ensure that all products
are appropriately CE marked and our designs are tested fully on specialist rigs prior to
dispatch.
Appropriate legislation & documentation in relation to sling manufacturing:
Harvest Healthcare Ltd manufacture and distrubute products as set out in European Norm /
British Standards 10535:2006 ‘Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons - Requirements and
test methods’. Extensive testing is conducted on batch samples and appropriate certication
is available for reference as required (CE Files & Quality Manuals).
As with any other healthcare manufacturer, Harvest Healthcare Ltd are obliged to provide any
information as required to the appropriate bodies if challenged (for example MHRA). The
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) under the Medical Devices
Directive 93/42/EEC ensure that harmonised standards are met.
As a result of document reference “Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations”
(LOLER 5 Dec 1998) Harvest Healthcare Ltd has a responsibility to ensure that each product
manufactured is to be of a safe standard and of course be t for purpose**. They are to be
marked with any relevant information required for a safe transfer including patient / product
weight capacity, product design, inspection instructions and unique serial numbers for
identication. Under LOLER regulations, regular 6-monthly checks (and interim, pre use
inspections) should be undertaken. Service Labels are offered accordingly.
**“Providing that a thorough written risk assessment is conducted by a competent assessor”
(Reference: LOLER 1998/PUWER 1998).
For additional guidance in relation to risk assessments and appropriate competencies, refer
to the document “Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations “(PUWER 5 Dec 1998),
which can be found at www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (90/269/EEC Directive) give appropriate
guidance where required.

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Sling Sizes and coding often vary greatly between manufacturers. However, there is no
evidence to suggest that slings and hoists can’t be “appropriately matched” with other
manufacturer’s designs. That is providing that the clip or loop applications are applied
relevant to the male tting and of course a thorough risk assessment is conducted by the
clinician / carer beforehand. Harvest Healthcare Ltd provide slings that are suitable for
application to various hoists. Interchangeable slings can provide the right solution for a
patients clinical requirements.
Ensure you are aware of the hoist manufacturer’s tting instructions. Please identify if the
hoist requires a loop or clip tting. If a clip t sling is required, please refer to the enclosed clip
instructions for use. (Do NOT use a clip t sling on a loop designed spreader bar. Do NOT use
a loop designed sling on a stud/clip designed spreader bar.) Please refer to page 8 as this
ensures accurate application to the relevant clip tting system / hoist at time of order, thus
minimising incorrect order and application. All slings are constructed from a polyester based
material and are BS EN ISO 1021:1 & 2 compliant.
For further specic information in relation to exact hoist models outside of these guides,
please call our Customer Service Team on [phone].
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SLING
Choosing the correct sling for your patient is of vital importance. This ensures that patient
comfort and safety are adhered to at all times. Harvest Healthcare Ltd recommend that
before using a sling, a full risk assessment is completed by a qualied professional in order to
determine that the correct sling and size is suitable for each individual.
Other factors such as patient disabilities, weight distribution and individual characteristics will
also determine the appropriate size and sling design relevant for your patient. However, the
clinician using the sling must apply an appropriate assessment prior to use.
SLING COMPATIBILITY &
SAFETY STATEMENT

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SLING COMPATIBILITY &
SAFETY STATEMENT
Published in 2012, the document titled ‘Getting to grips with hoisting people’ produced by the
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) highlights the problems associated with hoisting people and
sets out guidance to deal with these:
*Sling sizes and coding varies between manufacturers. There is a risk of using an
inappropriately sized sling if you make assumptions without checking the suitability of a
specic sling for the individual. For example, two large slings from different manufacturers
may be different sizes - the body of the sling may be a different length or the number of loop
attachments may differ, resulting in a different lifting position. Additionally, sling designs can
alter over time, so a new sling from a manufacturer may differ in size or attachment strap
length from on previously purchased. Some slings come with a range of different length loops
for attachment to the hoist. These can be used to increase the comfort of the individual or put
them in a more reclined or upright position. However, you should take great care to choose
the correct loops for the individual so that they are not at risk of slipping from the sling, and to
use the same loop conguration on both sides to reduce the risk of the person falling from the
sling sideways.
Equipment safety checks for slings prior to each use, need to ensure that:
● The sling is the correct size and type for the client and is t for purpose;
● The sling and hoist are compatible;
● All labels are legible and show the SWL and unique identier and size;
● There are no signs of fraying, tears or deterioration;
● All stitching is present and intact;
● The velcro (if applicable) is clean and free of bres/uff etc;
● The buckle (is applicable) has no signs of damage etc;
● The loops/clips have no obvious signs of damage/fraying etc; and
● It has been cleaned.”
(Extract taken from Getting to grips with hoisting people)
For a copy of this HSE document please go to www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hsis3.pdf
** ‘Contains public sector information published by the Health and Safety Executive and
licensed under the Open Government Licence’. A copy of this licence can be found at
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/2/.

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SLING ASSESSMENT
GUIDE
GIRTH
24” - 30”
61cm - 76cm
HEIGHT
3’9” - 4’4”
114cm - 132cm
SLING SIZE
X Small
COLOUR
BROWN
27” - 36”
68cm - 91cm
4’3” - 4’11”
129cm - 150cm Small RED
31” - 41”
79cm - 104cm
4’10” - 5’6”
147cm - 168cm Medium YELLOW
40” - 51”
102cm - 129cm
5’5” - 5’10”
165cm - 178cm Large GREEN
49” - 59”
124cm - 129cm
5’7” - 6’
170cm - 183cm X Large BLUE
58” - 69”
147cm - 175cm
5’9” - 6’4”
175cm - 193cm XX Large BLACK
Choosing the right sling is of vital importance. This ensures that patient comfort and safety
are adhered to at all times. Harvest Healthcare Ltd recommend that a full risk assessment is
completed by a qualied professional in order to determine that the correct sling and size is
suitable for each individual.
HARVEST SLING RANGE
This size chart is intended as a guide only. Other factors such as patient disabilities, weight
distribution and individual characteristics will also determine the appropriate size sling for your
patient. All of our slings have colour coded binding to help identify the sling size.
GIRTH - For men and children this is the measurement around the
chest, measured just under the arms. For women, this is measured
around the hips.
HEIGHT - In order to achieve the most accurate measurement, this
is best carried out with the patient in a lying position.

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ATTACHING
A CLIP FITTING
HOW TO ATTACH A CLIP FITTING
Align the clip with the spreader bar and place top of large hole over one side of stud.
Push rmly until clip is fully over the end of the stud. Pull clip rmly in to it’s working
position (the small hole).
Finally, the clip should be orientated as shown with
the Large hole nearest the sling body. Make sure the
clips selected are the same either side of the sling
and it is essential to check that they are securely
attached BEFORE lifting the patient.
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LABEL
EXPLINATION
Sewn into every sling is a high temperature compatible, launderable label for user
guidance and traceability purposes.
Design, brand or make of sling written here
The colour coded binding of the sling helps identify
the sling size.
Harvest Healthcare contact detials
High
temperature
lauderable 85 °C
Tumble dry on
cool setting
Do NOT
dry clean
Do NOT bleach No NOT iron CE mark
Sewn into every sling is a unique embroidered
label, identifying maximum patient weight
and serial number for traceability and LOLER
compliance. This label will not wash out.

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SLING
PRODUCT RANGE
Supreme Fit Sling Supreme Fit Sling
with Head Support
Supreme Fit
Delux Sling
Supreme Fit
Toileting Sling
Long Seat Sling Long Seat Sling
with Commode
Standup Sling Ascent Standup Sling

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Harvest Healthcare Limited. Company No: 07210261
Sheaf House, Bradmarsh Way, Bradmarsh Business Park,
Rotherham, S60 1BW
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