ABLE® Safety Cushion – a hand-held personal protective device

Able® Safety Cushion – For the Prevention of Physical Violence
 

Physical violence – whether it’s throwing objects, kicking, or biting – exposes employees to bruises, wounds, and other injuries. Makeshift tools like sofa cushions or chairs are awkward and leave the user vulnerable. The Able® Safety Cushion offers a fast, hygienic, and reliable protection – instantly.

Key Benefits:
Full protection for the user: Cushions blows, kicks, and bites.
Protects the aggressor as well: The soft structure prevents injuries.
Lightweight yet sturdy: Easy to hold and control without fatigue.
Versatile handles: Quick to deploy vertically or horizontally.
One-handed use possible: Your other hand stays free for tasks like opening doors.
Hygienic surface: Easy to clean with disinfectant wipes.
CE-marked: Complies with requirements for Category I personal protective equipment.
Complies with Occupational Safety Act §15 regarding protective equipment.
 

Use Cases:
Social and healthcare sector: Calms down challenging situations without compromising patient safety. Suitable for emergency care, first response, and demanding inpatient units.
Education and childcare: Prevents injuries in impulsive situations with students or children.
Security and order enforcement: A lightweight alternative to hard protective gear indoors. Functions like a shield – but is smaller, lighter, and more client-friendly.
 

Usage:
Can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions.
Handles are designed for a firm grip from any angle.
Quick and effortless to deploy.
Easy to clean.
 

Benefits:
Reduces absences caused by accidents or violence.
Defuses disruptive situations without endangering the client.
Provides protection without intimidating or heavy equipment.
An effective extra layer of defense in indoor or low-threat situations.
 

Dimensions:
Width: 51 cm
Height: 84 cm
Thickness: 10 cm
Weight: 2.4 kg
 

Colors:
Front side: Blue
Handle side: Grey
Handles: Black
 

Maintenance:
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
Disinfect with a suitable wipe or spray.
Let dry before use.
 

ABLE® Safety Cushion: 15 Q&As for Physical Violence Prevention
These question-and-answer pairs are based on the ABLE® Safety Cushion product information.

1. Q: What is the ABLE® Safety Cushion and what is its purpose?
A: The ABLE® Safety Cushion is a handheld, CE-marked Category I Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed for the prevention of physical violence. Its primary purpose is to protect employees from bruises, wounds, and contusions resulting from impacts, kicks, and bites.

2. Q: What kind of protection does the Safety Cushion offer to the user and the aggressor?
A: The cushion provides full protection to the user by softening impacts, kicks, and bites. Its soft structure also protects the aggressor, preventing them from easily injuring themselves as a result of their own undesirable behavior.

3. Q: What makes the Safety Cushion light and easy to manage?
A: The Safety Cushion weighs only 2.4 kg(approx. 3 kg packaged). Its lightweight and firm structure allows it to be carried and managed without rapid fatigue.

4. Q: In what situations can the ABLE® Safety Cushion be used?
A: It is excellently suited for social and healthcare (emergency rooms, pre-hospital care, demanding ward care), the education and upbringing sector, and security and regulatory control as a lighter and more client-friendly alternative to hard protective gear.

5. Q: What are the exact dimensions and weight of the ABLE® Safety Cushion?
A: The dimensions of the Safety Cushion are: width 51 cm, height 84 cm, and thickness 10 cm. Its weight is 2.4 kg.

6. Q: How do the versatile handles of the Safety Cushion facilitate use?
A: The handles are designed so that the cushion can be grasped in any orientation, enabling quick deployment vertically or horizontally. It can even be used one-handed, leaving the other hand free for other tasks.

7. Q: What are the main materials of the Safety Cushion and why is it hygienic?
A: The cushion's surface is made of easy-to-clean PVC plastic, and the inside contains molded foam. The hygienic surface is easy to wipe clean with a disinfectant cloth.

8. Q: How should the ABLE® Safety Cushion be cleaned correctly?
A: Cleaning involves wiping away excessive dirt with a damp cloth and disinfecting the surfaces. Handwashing at 40∘C is recommended. Tumble drying or ironing is not recommended.

9. Q: Does the ABLE® Safety Cushion meet the requirements of the Finnish Occupational Safety and Health Act?
A: Yes, the Safety Cushion meets the requirement for protective equipment under Section 15 of the Finnish Occupational Safety and Health Act, and it is CE-marked as a Category I PPE.

10. Q: Can the Safety Cushion be used instead of a protective shield?
A: Yes, the Safety Cushion functions like a protective shield, but it is a lighter, smaller, and more client-friendly alternative to hard protective gear, especially indoors and in low-threat environments.

11. Q: How does the Safety Cushion reduce workplace absences?
A: Using the Safety Cushion reduces absences due to accidents and physical violence by protecting employees from injuries, while simultaneously de-escalating disruptive situations in a client-safe manner.

12. Q: What is the warranty period and country of manufacture for the ABLE® Safety Cushion?
A: The Safety Cushion has a one-year (12-month) warranty against material and/or manufacturing defects from the date of delivery. The product is designed in Finland and manufactured in Estonia (EU).

13. Q: Why should the smooth side of the Safety Cushion be directed towards the threat?
A: The smooth side of the Safety Cushion is intended to face the threat to provide the best and most unobstructed protection. The handles are located on the other side of the cushion for the user's grip.

14. Q: Are there different color options available for the Safety Cushion?
A: The Safety Cushion's front side is blue and the handle side is gray. The handles are black. Currently, there is only one color option.

15. Q: Is a trial use opportunity offered for the Safety Cushion?
A: Yes, customers can often inquire about a demo or a 14-day trial period from the manufacturer or reseller to confirm the product's suitability for their needs. Currently, this possibility is only available in Finland.