Caring for a disabled or elderly person can come with a lot of responsibility. One of the biggest challenges often occurs around vehicles. Helping someone in and out of the car can often be a significant issue. Thankfully, there is a way that you’ll be able to solve this problem. You can use a person hoist. But how does this work and is it safe?
How Does A Person Hoist Work?
A person hoist is attached to your car, near the door. It comes with a harness that you can strap the person into. They will be able to stay in a seating position while you are doing this. Once they’re secured, you’ll be able to use the person hoist. This will lift them up and into the car. The hoist will run on its own power, so it won’t be depleting the car battery. Once the person is in their car seat, the car hoist arm can be folded away. If you have a smaller car, you’ll be able to detach the hoist arm, stowing it away during the drive.
For a person hoist to work, you’ll need to use a sling. This is what will go around the person to lift them. There are many designs to choose from. This includes some that have been designed for amputees.
Is The Person Hoist Safe?
One of the biggest concerns that you’ll face when looking at a hoist is whether or not it will be safe to use. Thankfully, this hoist has been designed with safety in mind. The engineers have put a lot of thought into creating the safest possible hoist. All of the parts have been crafted with care, to make sure that they meet the required safety standards. The hoist has been designed to be easy for you to operate. All the training you’ll require is included when the device is installed, so you’ll be confident that you’ll be using it properly.
What Type Of Vehicles Can A Person Hoist Be Fitted To?
Another big benefit of the person hoist is that it will be suitable for most types of vehicles. You will be able to use it in larger vans and SUVs. But it will also be able to fit in smaller cars. It will be suitable for almost all types of vehicles. These can be installed on either the driver side doors or the passenger doors. Often, a professional team will come to your car to install it for you.
What Are The Benefits Of A Person Hoist?
This innovative invention is a must-have for those who care for people in a wheelchair. There are plenty of reasons why this can be ideal. First, it makes it easy to get a disabled person into the car. There’s no need for you to lift or try to manhandle them. It’s also designed to work with all types of cars. Most importantly, it’s a safe solution. So, purchase a person hoist to experience these benefits first-hand. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you, get in touch today on 01525 850588 or head over to our contact page for more information.
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Kiran was very helpful today explaining some of the issues I had with my hoist, and how to avoid them from happening again.
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