CSA Z10535-1-15:2021 pdf download.Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods
1 Scope
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This Standard applies to hoists and body-support units (assistive devices) used to transfer, typically by suspending from above, disabled persons between beds, chairs, stretchers, bathtubs, or other similar resting places or standing positions. For example, this Standard applies to hoists and body-support units often referred to as ceiling lifts, portable lifts, floor lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, bathtub-chair lifts, and their slings and accessories, etc.
This Standard does not apply to devices that transport persons between two levels (floors) of a building (e.g., elevators, escalators, stair lifts, etc.). Similarly, this Standard does not apply to beds, stretchers,powered lift chairs, wheeled-chairs, or other devices that can be used to transport people short distances between locations. However, this Standard does apply to those portable hoists and body-support units that are also designed to transport people short distances between locations.
It does not include methods for the determination of aging or corrosion of such hoists and units.
The requirements of this Standard are formulated with regard to the needs of both the disabled persons being hoisted and the attendant using the hoist.
4.1.3A Corrosion protection
A hoist that is intended to be installed in a consistently humid environment, such as a bathroom or pool, shall be protected against rusting and corrosion.
Note: There have been several reports of the base plate of fixed floor hoists failing because of high humidity and the corrosiveness of cleaning and disinfecting agents used in bathrooms where the hoists are located. Therefore,use of cleaning and disinfecting agents in proper concentrations, along with proper inspection and maintenance, is essential to ensure the structural integrity of bathing, therapeutic, aquatic rehabilitation, and other hoists used in bathrooms and other rooms where there is high humidity or cleaning and disinfecting agents are used.
4.2.1 Test conditions
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Note 1A: The test methods in this Standard are designed for use in the compliance testing of hoists, i.e,the evaluation of a product sample to determine whether it meets the requirements of this manufacturing standard. Methods for the on-site testing of individual hoists as installed at the purchaser's site will be included in CSA Z10535.2 (under development).
4.7.1.1
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The hoist shall be designed for the purpose of transferring a disabled person according to the field of application, as stated by the manufacturer, and it should be able to be operated by one person. If not, this shall be stated in the instructions for use.CSA Z10535-1-15 pdf download.