Olympic Turner - Sit to Stand Transfer Support with Comfort, Control, and Carer Safety.
- Active Transfer for Partial Weight-Bearing Users - the Olympic Turner supports residents who retain partial weight-bearing capacity in their legs to participate actively in their own transfer; the resident uses the Olympic Turner's handles and knee support to push to standing from a seated position, then turns through up to 360 degrees to reposition to the target surface, engaging their leg strength throughout the manoeuvre; this active participation maintains leg muscle activity and balance function, supports physiotherapy rehabilitation goals, and reduces the carer's load during the transfer per MHOR 1992 by substituting resident effort for carer physical force.
- Padded Knee Support and Multiple Grip Options - the padded leg support cushions the resident's knee and lower leg during the standing and turning phase, preventing discomfort at the knee contact zone that would otherwise limit the time the resident can tolerate using the turner; multiple grip handle positions on both the user and carer sides allow the grip to be tailored to the resident's hand function and reach; the carer's handles provide a secure hold for guidance during the turn without requiring the carer to support the resident's full body weight.
- 360-Degree Turning Radius and Independent Rear Brakes - the 360-degree turning radius allows the resident to be transferred to any surface positioned around the Olympic Turner without repositioning the device itself, making transfers between bed, chair, wheelchair, and toilet practical in the limited floor space of care home rooms; the independent locking rear brakes allow the carer to lock one or both rear castors selectively, which can be used to control the direction of the turn or to fix the device in position for the sit-down phase of the transfer.
- 160kg SWL - Freeway Belt Compatible - PUWER 1998 - NCL-HLA045 - SWL 160kg (25 stone); compatible with Freeway safety and ladder belts for additional user security; optional Freeway Raiser Strap assists standing; overall height 1201mm; rear castors 125mm; front castors 35mm; unit weight 19kg; PUWER 1998 competency training required; not a hoisting device under LOLER 1998; MHOR 1992 risk assessment for each resident; product code NCL-HLA045.
Olympic Turner - Sit-to-Stand Partial Weight-Bearing Transfer - 160kg SWL - 360-Degree Turn
The Olympic Turner supports active sit-to-stand transfers for residents with partial weight-bearing capacity, allowing the resident to engage their own leg strength during the standing and turning manoeuvre. Padded knee support, multiple grip positions, 360-degree turning radius, and independent locking rear brakes. SWL 160kg. Compatible with Freeway safety and ladder belts. Not a hoisting device; subject to PUWER 1998 and MHOR 1992. Overall height 1201mm. Unit weight 19kg. NCL-HLA045.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 160kg (25 stone) |
| Overall Height | 1201mm |
| Unit Weight | 19kg |
| Front Castors | 35mm |
| Rear Castors | 125mm |
| Turning Radius | 360 degrees |
| Belt Compatibility | Freeway safety belt and ladder belt |
| Optional Accessory | Freeway Raiser Strap (aids assisted standing) |
| Reference | NCL-HLA045 |
| Compliance | PUWER 1998; MHOR 1992 (not subject to LOLER 1998 as a hoisting device) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Olympic Turner is a sit-to-stand transfer aid supporting active user participation rather than a hoisting device that lifts the user; it is not subject to LOLER 1998 as a lifting equipment item. It is subject to PUWER 1998, which requires the device to be suitable for its purpose and staff to be competent in its use through documented training. MHOR 1992 requires a risk assessment for each resident confirming partial weight-bearing capacity, the 160kg SWL is not exceeded, and the transfer technique and belt configuration are appropriate. The resident's partial weight-bearing status and physiotherapy authorisation for active transfer must be confirmed and documented before the device is used. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires competency training records to be maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What weight-bearing capacity must a resident have to safely use the Olympic Turner?
The Olympic Turner is designed for residents who retain partial weight-bearing ability in their legs - meaning they can take some of their body weight through their feet and legs during standing, even if they cannot fully bear all their weight independently. The minimum weight-bearing threshold for safe turner use is not defined by a specific percentage but is assessed by the physiotherapist based on the resident's ability to generate controlled leg extension during a supervised standing attempt with assistance. A resident who is completely non-weight-bearing - for example, following a non-union fracture, during acute post-surgical restriction, or due to advanced neurological weakness - must not use the turner, as the device relies on the resident's leg strength to generate the standing movement; without leg contribution, the carer would bear the resident's full weight through the handles, which defeats the purpose of the device and may exceed the carer's safe handling capacity. The physiotherapist's assessment of weight-bearing status must be documented in the care plan before the turner is used, and reviewed at each care plan update, as weight-bearing capacity may improve with rehabilitation or decline with deterioration.
What is a Freeway safety belt and when is it required for Olympic Turner transfers?
A Freeway safety belt (also called a gait belt or transfer belt) is a belt worn around the resident's waist or pelvis that provides the carer with a secure grip point on the resident's body during a sit-to-stand transfer; the belt allows the carer to control the resident's movement, prevent a sudden fall, and assist the resident back to a seated position if they are unable to complete the standing phase. Using the Olympic Turner with a Freeway safety belt adds a physical connection between the carer and the resident that is not provided by the turner handles alone. The belt is indicated for residents where there is a risk of sudden loss of balance or leg strength during the standing phase - for example, residents with variable spasticity, fatigue-related weakness, or a history of sudden falls during transfers; for these residents, the belt provides the carer with the rapid response capability to prevent a fall before it progresses to the floor level. For stable residents with consistent weight-bearing and good hand grip on the turner handles, the belt may not be required but should be assessed by the physiotherapist as part of the transfer protocol documentation.
NCL-HLA045
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- Active Transfer for Partial Weight-Bearing Users - the Olympic Turner supports residents who retain partial weight-bearing capacity in their legs to participate actively in their own transfer; the resident uses the Olympic Turner's handles and knee support to push to standing from a seated position, then turns through up to 360 degrees to reposition to the target surface, engaging their leg strength throughout the manoeuvre; this active participation maintains leg muscle activity and balance function, supports physiotherapy rehabilitation goals, and reduces the carer's load during the transfer per MHOR 1992 by substituting resident effort for carer physical force.
- Padded Knee Support and Multiple Grip Options - the padded leg support cushions the resident's knee and lower leg during the standing and turning phase, preventing discomfort at the knee contact zone that would otherwise limit the time the resident can tolerate using the turner; multiple grip handle positions on both the user and carer sides allow the grip to be tailored to the resident's hand function and reach; the carer's handles provide a secure hold for guidance during the turn without requiring the carer to support the resident's full body weight.
- 360-Degree Turning Radius and Independent Rear Brakes - the 360-degree turning radius allows the resident to be transferred to any surface positioned around the Olympic Turner without repositioning the device itself, making transfers between bed, chair, wheelchair, and toilet practical in the limited floor space of care home rooms; the independent locking rear brakes allow the carer to lock one or both rear castors selectively, which can be used to control the direction of the turn or to fix the device in position for the sit-down phase of the transfer.
- 160kg SWL - Freeway Belt Compatible - PUWER 1998 - NCL-HLA045 - SWL 160kg (25 stone); compatible with Freeway safety and ladder belts for additional user security; optional Freeway Raiser Strap assists standing; overall height 1201mm; rear castors 125mm; front castors 35mm; unit weight 19kg; PUWER 1998 competency training required; not a hoisting device under LOLER 1998; MHOR 1992 risk assessment for each resident; product code NCL-HLA045.