Description

EVACUATION AND TRANSFER SLING – Safe, Simple, and Straightforward Emergency Evacuation and Transfer

In an emergency, the ability to safely and respectfully evacuate individuals with reduced mobility is critical. The Evacuation and Transfer Sling offers a safe, straightforward, and dignified solution for moving wheelchair users and persons of reduced mobility (PRM) when mechanical hoists are not available or practical.

One of the most challenging and distressing issues for wheelchair users during an evacuation is the loss of dignity that comes with manual handling. Being lifted or moved by unfamiliar individuals can be deeply uncomfortable and even traumatic. Designed by a wheelchair user for wheelchair users, the Pro-Move Sling addresses these concerns head-on, providing a method of transfer that maintains comfort, safety, and personal dignity.

Whether it’s for emergency evacuations or everyday accessibility needs, the Evacuation and Transfer Sling ensures that individuals can be moved quickly, safely, and respectfully with minimal distress.

Key Applications of the Evacuation and Transfer Sling

The Evacuation and Transfer Sling is incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide range of settings:

• Aeroplanes: Assists with safe and easy transfer to and from airplane seats, making air travel more accessible and dignified for wheelchair users.

• Pre-positioning in Wheelchairs: The sling can be discreetly positioned in a wheelchair in advance, allowing for rapid transfer if an emergency evacuation becomes necessary.

• Confined Space Evacuation: Ideal for evacuations from tight spaces such as theatres, cinemas, lecture halls, and stadiums where maneuvering a wheelchair might be impossible.

• Prevention of Pressure Points and Manhandling: The design distributes weight evenly to eliminate painful pressure points and avoids the awkward, undignified manual handling often associated with traditional emergency lifts.

• Staggered Handles for Flexibility: Featuring multiple staggered handles, the sling accommodates different victim sizes and varying rescue situations.

• Optional Extension Handles: For even more versatility, four extension handles are available, allowing rescuers to lift comfortably from trickier locations or uneven terrains.

• Compatibility with Hoists: Straps are available for use with hoists if needed, making this an adaptable solution for different emergency or non-emergency scenarios.

It’s no surprise that one in five UK Fire & Rescue Services have selected the Pro-Move sling for their evacuation and rescue operations. It’s widely regarded as one of the best means of moving individuals in challenging emergency situations.

Why Choose the Evacuation and Transfer Sling?

1. Innovative Design for Dignity and Comfort
Unlike many traditional evacuation solutions, the Pro-Move Sling was designed with the user’s dignity in mind. It eliminates the indignity often associated with emergency transfers, offering a comfortable, respectful experience.

2. Lightweight and Portable
Weighing very little and folding compactly, the sling is extremely portable. It’s an ideal solution for holidays, days out, and locations where hoists cannot be used or where accessibility is limited.

3. Safe Load Distribution
The sling distributes the weight of the individual between two to four handlers, reducing the strain on each person and minimizing the risk of injury to both the individual and the rescuers.

4. Wide Range of Models Available
To suit various needs, the sling comes in several sizes and styles, including:

• Adult Models

• Child Models

• Bariatric Models (for larger individuals)

• Paediatric Models (specifically for children)

This ensures that every individual, regardless of age or body type, can be transferred safely and comfortably.

5. Practical for Everyday Use
Beyond emergency evacuation, the sling is also a practical aid for everyday mobility challenges. It offers a realistic alternative when a hoist is impractical or unavailable, making inaccessible experiences more inclusive.

6. Trusted by Professionals
With many UK Fire and Rescue Services relying on Pro-Move slings, you can have confidence in its design, reliability, and effectiveness during critical moments.

 

View a full list of our products here: https://evaccess.uk/products/

You can read more on the government’s recommendations here: https://www.gov.uk/workplace-fire-safety-your-responsibilities/fire-safety-and-evacuation-plans

Specifications

Capacity

400kg