sidhil Solite UK - Safety Guidelines; 4.1 Warnings and Cautions; 4.2 Risk Assessment; 4.3 Bed Load

7
4. SAFETY
4.1 Warnings and Cautions
Warnings in these instructions for use highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded couldleadtoinjuryordeath.
Cautions in these instructions for use highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded could lead to equipment damage or failure.
4.2 Risk Assessment
Before a patient uses the bed a risk assessment must be performed on a patient by
patient basis. The risk assessment should include, but is not limited to:
• Entrapment.
• Fallingoutofthebed.
• Children(andsmalladults).
• Patientswithlearningdifficulties.
• Unauthorisedpeople.
Safe working load: 222kgs (35 stone)
Maximum patient weight: 191kgs (30 stone)
Safe working load is the sum of:
•Patientmass.
•Mattressmass.
•Accessoriesmass.
•Masssupportedbytheaccessories(excludingpatientmass).
4.3 Bed Load
Warning
Caution