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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Helping Hand Pick Up Stick

ILC Reference NO 32:17:003
Item sourced from ILC VIC database


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SHORT DESCRIPTION
This pick up stick is made of plastic and aluminium. It features a pistol style of grip at the handle and the gripping jaws are able to be rotated to allow for a change of position. Four lengths are available and a clip on forearm support is optional. A clip on the pick up stick enables it to be placed on a wheelchair or walking frame. The gripping jaws are activated by wire that runs through the pick up stick and they have a slip resistant lining. A small chrome lever can lock the jaws shut to hold the item securely.


PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing

FEATURES
Features
The clip is designed to fit onto tubing between 22 and 25mm in diameter.
A locking mechanism is optional which enables the gripping jaws to be locked in a closed position when picking something up.

Safety and Maintenance
Refer to supplier/manufacturer manual and instructions for all safety and maintenance details.

Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in and the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Standard(s).











CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
The lever that locks the jaws shut will assist a user who finds it hard to maintain the grip required to squeeze the trigger towards the handle to close the jaws.
The ability to rotate the jaws gives the user an extra optional angle to reach into a small area.











MODELS/STYLES
Extra long 90cm
Helping Hand Pick Up Stick
Long 75cm
Pick up reacher
Pick up stick
reacher long long --swivel head
reacher standard--swivel head
Standard 60cm


Display Information
ILCVIC may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact ILCVIC on 03-9362 6111 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
AUSMEDIC AUSTRALIA MOBILITY AND THERAPY CENTRE MALVERN ,   MALVERN EAST, VIC
CRESCENT REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT,   COBURG, VIC
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND MOBILITY,   WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) ALBURY,   ALBURY, NSW
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) BRUNSWICK,   BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) CHELTENHAM,   CHELTENHAM, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) MITCHAM,   MITCHAM, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - HALLAM,   HALLAM, VIC

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