Ferno 30-NM - Using Additional Help

© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3298-02 / May 2018
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Operator Focus
2.4 Using Additional Help
Operating the cot requires a minimum of two trained operators. They
may need additional help when working with heavy loads (patient plus
equipment).
● Operators stand at the loading end and control end of the cot,
maintain control of the cot, operate the controls, and direct all
helpers.
● Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some circumstances.
Follow local protocols.
● Ferno recommends that helpers work in pairs to help maintain cot
balance.
Refer to the chart for suggested placement for operators and helpers.
WARNING
Helpers can cause injury. Maintain control of the cot,
operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Helpers can be injured. Show helpers where to grasp the
cot to avoid pinch points.
Load Capacity
Inspect the cot if the load capacity has
been exceeded. See “Inspecting the Cot”
on page 18.
400 lb
181 kg
28.5 st
NOTICE
Trained operators position themselves at the loading end and
control end of the cot and operate the controls. Show helpers
where to stand and how to grasp the cot.
Helpers Changing Levels Rolling Loading/Unloading
Two
Operators
+
Two
Helpers
Two
Operators
+
Four
Helpers
Key: O = Operator H = Helper P = Patient
O
H
H
H
H
P
O
H
HO
O
P