| A handling belt is placed around the disabled person’s waist to assist with standing and walking. The handling belt must not be used as a ‘lifting belt’ |
| A handling sling is usually a piece of fabric with handles. It Can be used to reposition people in the chair or in conjunction with a slide sheet to slide the disabled person up the bed. |
| A one way glide sheet is fabric sheet which is designed to stop the disabled person from sliding down in the chair or bed. It is important to note that lack of movement can increase the risk of pressure sores as the disabled person will find it difficult to move in order to relieve pressure. |
| A transfer board can be made or wood or plastic. It is used to enable the disabled person who can no longer stand,to move from one surface to another. For example moving from a chair to a wheelchair. |
| Flat slide sheets can be used as single slide sheet or in pairs. Using two slide sheets across the bed to can assist the disabled person when getting into bed. |
| Roller slide sheets are slide sheets which are sewn together in a continuous roll. They can be used to turn a disabled person in bed. Roller slide sheets can be effectively used in conjunction with hoist sling, to assist when putting slings on. |
| A rota stand is a mechanical piece of equipment which consists of a solid turn table at the base with an upright handle attached. It enables the carer to assist the disabled person to transfer through 90°. For example, transferring from a wheel chair to a toilet. |
| A hoist sling is to be used with a hoist. The sling is attached to the hoist and enables the person to be moved from one position to another. The risk assessor and carers must make sure that the sling is compatible with the hoist. |
| A standaid hoist enables the partially weight bearing person to be hoisted from one position to another. The standaid hoist cannot be used to lift from the floor. The risk assessor and carers must make sure that the sling is compatible with the hoist. |
| The overhead tracking hoist is used when the disabled person is no longer able to weight bear. It is often used when there is limited floor space. Like other hoists is used to transfer the person from one position to another. The risk assessor and carers must make sure that the sling is compatible with the hoist. |
