Fig.10
10. A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label on headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at all times
during transportation.
11. Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle
unless they are labelled as meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2001 or SAE J2249.
12. The safety of the user during transportation depends upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-down restraints
and they should have received appropriate instructions and/or training in their use.
13. Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Crutches
Loose cushions
Tray Tables
14. Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used in the elevated position when the wheelchair and user are being
transported and the wheelchair is restrained using Wheelchair Transport and Occupant Restraints.
15. Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright position.
16. The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
Occupant restraint Instruction
1.
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within
the preferred zone of 30 to 75 degrees to the horizontal.
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable i.e.closer to, but never exceeding 75degrees.
(Fig 12)
Fig.12
2.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig 13 and Fig 14.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the shoulder as illustrated in Fig 13 and Fig 14.
3.
Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle "B" pillar and should not be held away from the body by wheelchair
components such as armrest or wheels.
Fig. 11
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