Level 2 Award Safer Moving and Handling People (EPAH) | Page 47

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On the chair, the left arm is removable so as to assist the casualty
on and off. Lift the arm in the upwards position and pull out to
remove. Always secure the arm again before lifting and lowering
the pool chair.
In picture 5, note that the handler is pressing the foot peddle in
order to release the turning mechanism to allow the chair to be
turned around pool side. Following this, in picture 6, turn the top
handle to lower the chair into the pool, whereby the arm is then
removed and the casualty is assisted into the pool. Reverse these
steps in bringing the casualty out of the pool.
Remember, somebody will be authorised to operate the chair. Now
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