What is BS EN 1865-2 - Power assisted stretcher used in a road ambulance about?
BS EN 1865 is a European standard on the patient handling equipment used in road ambulances. BS EN 1865-2 provides the best industry guidance on power assisted stretcher used in a road ambulance to ensure patient safety.
BS EN 1865-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that outlines minimum requirements for the design and performance of power assisted stretchers used in road ambulances for the treatment and transportation of patients.
BS EN 1865-2 aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
Under BS EN 1865-2 reference is made to EN 1789 which specifies design requirements and test methods for road ambulances, which are relevant for checking requirements for such handling equipment.
Who is BS EN 1865-2 - Power assisted stretcher used in a road ambulance for?
BS EN 1865-2 on power assisted stretcher used in a road ambulance is useful for:
- Manufacturers of power assisted stretcher Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 1865-2 - Power assisted stretcher used in a road ambulance?
Power assisted stretcher is a device, designed for the conveyance of sick and/or injured persons or those in labour in transit in a recumbent position in safety and comfort whilst facilitating treatment and providing powered movements in the operation of the stretcher to reduce the physical effort required by operatives.
BS EN 1865-2 guideline assists you with requirements on the main stretcher, dimensions, mass, loading capacity, frame, lying part of the stretcher, flammability – toxicity burning gases, deformation of the frame, deformation of the lying area, resistance to torsion, and splaying of the wheels for power assisted stretcher used in a road ambulance.
This supports you in standardising the performance and the quality of power assisted stretcher used in a road ambulance.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 1865-2, you can enhance the efficacy of power assisted stretchers to minimise the hazards for operators and manufacture a high-quality product that has global acceptance in the market.
