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EMS & First Responders'    
#1 Choice for Lifting Patients


Reduce Injuries on Lift Assists


Reduce Injuries
on Lift Assists


EMS & First Responders'

#1 Choice

for Lifting Patients

Safer Lifting of Patients of Any Size

Tested up to 1700 pounds lifting strength by Underwriters Laboratories, the Doty Belt Patient Lift Assist Harness helps you and your team reduce back injuries, save lost workdays, and lessen financial risks associated with lift injuries.

Created by a 30-Year Veteran Firefighter

Developed by retired California Fire Captain Glen Doty after 30 years of emergency response experience, the Doty Belt emerged from a challenging real-world scenario where his crew struggled to safely lift a patient from the ground to her wheelchair.

The resulting product combines practical field experience with rigorous safety engineering, creating a tool that has been tested to UL standards and can handle up to 1,700 pounds of tensile force.

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Reduce Injuries on Lift Assists

EMS & First Responders'
#1 Choice for
Patient Lifting
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DOTY BELT USERS

The Doty Belt Patient Lift Assist Harness is used across industries and organizations that handle patient lifting and transfers who need to help ensure the safety of the individuals doing the lifting.

Doty Belt users include Firefighters and EMS personnel, residential and eldercare facility staff, home health care providers, hospitals, physical therapy organizations, hospitals, event venues, theme parks, and travel and hospitality companies.

FIRE & EMS PERSONNEL ON LIFT ASSIST CALLS

Emergency personnel across North America rely on Doty Belt to reduce back injuries during lift assists

ELDERCARE FACILITIES & HOME HEALTH CARE AIDES

Care staff reduce risk of injury to themselves during patient lifting and transfers with Doty Belt

PHYSICAL THERAPY & PATIENT TRANSFER SUPPORT

Physical therapy professionals and patient transfer support personnel use Doty Belt to reduce back injuries

How Doty Belt Reduces Back Injuries

The Doty Belt is an ergonomic patient lift assist that significantly reduces back injuries for caregivers and first responders. It provides secure grip points and a broad contact area on the patient, enabling lifters to maintain proper posture and distribute weight effectively.

This design minimizes awkward bending and twisting, protecting the spine from strain during transfers. The belt enhances both professional safety and patient dignity.

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DOTY BELT BENEFITS

First Responders & Caregivers

Made for Lifting Patients of All Sizes

Accommodates waist sizes from 17" to 88" with five size configurations, including extra-large bariatric models.

Reduced Injury Risk During Lifting

Doty Belt’s multiple secure grip points reinforce ergonomic lifting positions while lifting patients.

Patients

Patients

Smoother, More Comfortable Lifting

Patients experience less discomfort during lifting because Doty Belt spreads the lifting forces across both the waist and thigh areas.

Straps Don’t Slide Up Over Ribs & Chest

Doty Belt’s innovative leg straps prevent the sliding problem commonly experienced with gait belts.

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Users Are Saying

Love the Doty Belt. We like them so much that I want to have them on all are rigs.
Cody Doucette
EMS Operations Supervisor, Divine Savior Healthcare
I have used all kinds of contraptions during my service to assist people up from ground level, most of which were improvised.
Your device is the ultimate choice as far as my squad is concerned.
Tom Kitts
Captain, Bland County Rescue Squad
The fall patients we help are definitely grateful we use the Doty Belt!
Shaun Navarra
Firefighter/Paramedic LPFD

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