ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
The Handi Lift Walk Belt for Ambulance Services was specifically developed as an ambulance service belt.
The Belts have two adjustable buckles at the front, and four large padded vertical webbing handles.
WHO SHOULD USE THIS PRODUCT?
This product is used to help frail people stand and walk. Depending on the person, one or two carers can support the person while standing and walking by holding onto the handles. The people using this belt may be being carer for at home, or in assisted living, aged care nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or hospital.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT
Place the belt around the person and fasten the buckles. Fasten so that it is comfortable, either around the waist or under the arms. With correct training, the carers can then use the belt to help someone stand up and walk.
PRODUCT MATERIALS
Nylon, Webbing, Plastic buckles, Foam (inside handle).
ALTERNATIVE OR RELATED PRODUCTS
Previous SKU: 516AS
STOCK KEEPING UNIT (SKU)
5165
SIZE
Waist circumference from 38 cm / 15″ to 140 cm / 55″.
15 cm / 6″ wide
WEIGHT
0.4 kg / 0.88 lbs
GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE NUMBER (GMDN)
40538
GLOBAL TRADE ITEM NUMBER (GTIN)
9349145004070
CLEANING METHOD
Wipe clean or machine or hand wash.
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE
80°C / 176°F.
DETERGENT
Use a mild hospital disinfectant and wipe cleaner, or use a detergent for washing. Do not use fabric softener.
DRYING METHOD
Air dry in the shade. Alternatively, tumble dry on a cool temperature and make sure the drum is cool.
CLEANING WARNING
Only use and store the product when it is dry.
Manual Handling Warning: Take guidance from your manual handling advisor or physical therapist to make sure you use this product in a safe way. These products are design to help with manual handling tasks, and should never be relied on as an alternative to correct manual handling and techniques.
How to thread a buckle: It is vital that a buckle is threaded on the webbing strap correctly. Incorrect fitting could result in the product not performing as expected, and may put the users at risk of injury. Click here to see our video demonstrating how to thread a new buckle onto the webbing.
