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Ramp Passenger Safety
Unless your transit agency has a published policy
stating that driver/attendants do not aid ramp pas-
sengers, it is the responsibility of the driver/atten-
dant to ensure that ramp passengers enter and exit
the vehicle on the ramp in the safest manner.
ADA requirements state that transit drivers/at-
tendants must assist with attaching and removing
wheelchair and occupant restraint belts.
Ramp passengers (wheelchair passengers and
standees), and attendants must use common
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Each wheelchair passenger (or standee) has a
unique set of physical abilities combined with the
physical characteristics of his or her wheelchair (or
other mobility aid) that dictate the method in which
he or she will enter and exit the vehicle.
Wheelchair attendants should be instructed on any
special needs and/or procedures required for safe
transport of wheelchair passengers. Follow all
safety instructions regarding torso restraints, stabil-
ity, balance, weight distribution and use of atten-
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aid). Wheelchair passengers must determine,
establish and practice ramp boarding and exiting
procedures under the direction of the their personal
health care professional and wheelchair representa-
tive. Those procedures should be conveyed to the
ramp attendant. Know your passengers abilities
and needs for optimum safety.
Attendants must never operate the vehicle, the
ramp or assist passengers if intoxicated. Intoxi-
cated passengers should not be allowed to board or
exit the vehicle.
Use Handles and Hand Holds to
carefully unfold and fold the ramp.
Keep clear of
hinged areas.
Hand Holds
(2)
Handles (2)
Figure B
Keep clear of area
where ramp side plates
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Keep clear of
assist chains.
Ramp Manual Operation
(continued)
RAMP OPERATION
Keep clear of
drive arms.
Side Plates
(2)
Note:
Turn and push T-handle in
before operating electric pump.
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