Compatibility Guide: Oxford Hoist & Slings

A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a mechanical lift in order to facilitate the transfer of a patient. A sling comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed under and around a patient before being attached to the cradle/spreader bar of a lift to raise, transfer and lower the patient. When selected and used correctly, a sling and lift will achieve a safer transfer, reducing the risks associated with manual handling.

Sling Range - Weight Recommendation Chart (GUIDE ONLY)

Selecting the Type of Sling for the Most Common Tasks and Compatibility Guide 

(1) Where purchased with a commode aperture

(2) Use only with a net version.

(3) When used with the 4-point cradle.

Information About the Carer(s) or Handler(s):

When selecting slings, it is important to be mindful of the person(s) who will be fitting the sling and using the lift. Their abilities and limitations - especially experience and training - must be considered. Some slings are more complicated than others to fit and a handler may be reluctant to use a sling if the process of fitting it is too complex. The number of carers available to fit the sling as well as the total number of carers involved in a patient’s care may also be important considerations - a range of carers may have a range of capabilities.

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