Lateral Transfer Board - smooth, secure lateral patient movement without lifting.
- Bridges the Gap Between Two Flat Surfaces for Slide-Across Transfer - the Lateral Transfer Board bridges the height and gap between two adjacent flat surfaces - typically a hospital trolley and a bed, or a treatment couch and a scanning table - creating a continuous flat pathway over which the resident can be slid laterally from one surface to the other without a lifting operation; the smooth upper surface of the board reduces friction during the slide, and the board's 1920mm length and 670mm width provide adequate coverage for the gap and the resident's supported weight zone during the transfer.
- Non-Slip Base Prevents Board Displacement During Use - the non-slip underside of the transfer board prevents the board from sliding out from between the two surfaces during the transfer movement; this is a critical safety feature because a board that displaces laterally during a transfer leaves the resident partially unsupported over the gap, creating a fall and injury risk; the non-slip base must be confirmed as seated securely on both surfaces before the transfer begins and the board must be placed at the same height as both surfaces to create a level transfer pathway.
- Hand Holes for Control and Retrieval - Slide Sheet Required - the integrated hand holes allow the care team to control the board's position during placement and to retrieve the board from under the resident after the transfer is complete; without hand holes, retrieval of the board from between the resident and the mattress after the transfer would require lifting the resident or rolling them to one side; the hand holes allow the board to be withdrawn by pulling from one end; the board must always be used in combination with a slide sheet placed between the resident and the board to provide the low-friction surface needed for a smooth lateral slide.
- 127kg Maximum User Weight - 1920x670mm - 5.2kg - NCL-HLA048 - maximum user weight 127kg (20 stone), which is lower than the SWL of most hoists in this range; residents above 127kg must not be transferred using this board; transfer boards are subject to MHOR 1992 risk assessment and PUWER 1998 competency training; the board must be inspected for cracks, deformation, or surface damage before each use; product code NCL-HLA048.
Lateral Transfer Board - 1920x670mm - 127kg - Non-Slip Base - Hand Holes - Slide Sheet Required
The Lateral Transfer Board provides a smooth bridging surface for sliding lateral transfers between beds, trolleys, couches, and treatment tables without lifting, with a non-slip base to prevent board displacement and integrated hand holes for control and retrieval. Always used with a slide sheet. Maximum user weight 127kg. Dimensions: 1920 x 670mm. Weight: 5.2kg. Subject to MHOR 1992 risk assessment and PUWER 1998 training. Inspect for damage before each use. NCL-HLA048.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1920 x 670mm |
| Maximum User Weight | 127kg (20 stone) |
| Product Weight | 5.2kg (11lb) |
| Top Surface | Smooth - low friction for lateral sliding |
| Base | Non-slip - prevents board displacement |
| Retrieval Feature | Integrated hand holes |
| Required Accessory | Slide sheet - must be used with every transfer |
| Reference | NCL-HLA048 |
| Compliance | MHOR 1992; PUWER 1998 (training required); inspect before each use |
Regulatory Compliance
The Lateral Transfer Board is a work equipment item subject to PUWER 1998, which requires regular inspection for surface damage, cracks, or deformation that could compromise the board's structural integrity during a transfer; any board showing damage must be taken out of service immediately. MHOR 1992 requires a risk assessment for each resident confirming the 127kg maximum user weight is not exceeded and the transfer surfaces are at the appropriate height before the board is deployed. Staff must receive documented competency training in board placement, slide sheet combination use, and hand-hole retrieval technique. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires training records and inspection records to be maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why must the transfer board always be used with a slide sheet, and what happens without one?
The Lateral Transfer Board's smooth upper surface reduces friction compared with a standard mattress or trolley cover, but the smooth board surface still has a friction coefficient that requires significant carer force to slide a resident across without assistance. A slide sheet placed between the resident and the board reduces the effective friction at the resident-to-board interface to a fraction of its unassisted value, because the two layers of the slide sheet slide against each other rather than the resident's body or clothing sliding directly against the board. Without a slide sheet, the force required to slide the resident across the board is substantially higher, which increases both the carer's manual handling load (increasing musculoskeletal injury risk for the carer under MHOR 1992) and the shear force applied to the resident's skin during the slide. At the resident's weight supported entirely by the board during the mid-transfer position, this shear force is clinically significant for residents with fragile skin. The slide sheet also protects the resident's clothing from friction damage during the transfer, which is a dignity consideration. The slide sheet must be placed so that it covers the full width of the transfer pathway from the origin surface, across the board, to the destination surface, so that the resident's body is on the slide sheet throughout the lateral movement.
What should be checked when inspecting the transfer board before use?
The pre-use inspection of the lateral transfer board should check: the board surface for any cracks, splits, or delamination that could create a sharp edge at the contact zone or compromise the structural integrity of the board under the resident's weight; the surface finish for any roughening, peeling, or contamination that would increase the friction coefficient or damage the slide sheet placed over it; the non-slip base for any peeling, tearing, or compression damage that would reduce its grip on the transfer surfaces; and the hand holes for any cracking or stress fracture around the hole edges that could worsen under the retrieval pull force and cause sudden board failure during removal. The board should be examined under good lighting; fine cracks in board materials can be difficult to detect in poor conditions. If any of these defects are identified, the board must not be used and must be removed from service, tagged with an out-of-service label, and reported to the person responsible for equipment management. A replacement board must be obtained before the transfer is attempted. A formal inspection record should document the date, inspector, and outcome at each inspection cycle as part of the PUWER 1998 compliance record.
NCL-HLA048
- Bridges the Gap Between Two Flat Surfaces for Slide-Across Transfer - the Lateral Transfer Board bridges the height and gap between two adjacent flat surfaces - typically a hospital trolley and a bed, or a treatment couch and a scanning table - creating a continuous flat pathway over which the resident can be slid laterally from one surface to the other without a lifting operation; the smooth upper surface of the board reduces friction during the slide, and the board's 1920mm length and 670mm width provide adequate coverage for the gap and the resident's supported weight zone during the transfer.
- Non-Slip Base Prevents Board Displacement During Use - the non-slip underside of the transfer board prevents the board from sliding out from between the two surfaces during the transfer movement; this is a critical safety feature because a board that displaces laterally during a transfer leaves the resident partially unsupported over the gap, creating a fall and injury risk; the non-slip base must be confirmed as seated securely on both surfaces before the transfer begins and the board must be placed at the same height as both surfaces to create a level transfer pathway.
- Hand Holes for Control and Retrieval - Slide Sheet Required - the integrated hand holes allow the care team to control the board's position during placement and to retrieve the board from under the resident after the transfer is complete; without hand holes, retrieval of the board from between the resident and the mattress after the transfer would require lifting the resident or rolling them to one side; the hand holes allow the board to be withdrawn by pulling from one end; the board must always be used in combination with a slide sheet placed between the resident and the board to provide the low-friction surface needed for a smooth lateral slide.
- 127kg Maximum User Weight - 1920x670mm - 5.2kg - NCL-HLA048 - maximum user weight 127kg (20 stone), which is lower than the SWL of most hoists in this range; residents above 127kg must not be transferred using this board; transfer boards are subject to MHOR 1992 risk assessment and PUWER 1998 competency training; the board must be inspected for cracks, deformation, or surface damage before each use; product code NCL-HLA048.