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4.6.5 Going Up Kerb(Curbs)
Please note: This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the
best method is to go up kerb(curbs) forwards as this maintains the direction of travel
and is physically less demanding for the attendant.
4.6.5.1 Going Up Kerb(Curbs) Forwards with an Attendant
As the footrests nearly touch the kerb(curb) tilt the chair. The chair should be tilted
just high enough to allow the front castors(casters) to roll smoothly onto the
pavement.
Push the chair forward until the rear wheels are touching the kerb(curb). Then,
continuing the movement, lift at the push handles while moving the chair forwards.
4. 6.5.2 Going Up Kerbs(Curbs) Backwards with an Attendant
Please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this method.
4.6.6 Up and Down Steps/Stairs
Please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available. Use
ramps or lifts wherever possible.
Two attendants are necessary, each capable of carrying at least half of the
combined weight of the person and the wheelchair.
Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame: with the front
attendants hands just under the front of the seat, with the back attendants hands
holding the frame just under the push handles.
CAUTION:
Don
’t attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of wheelchair may result in injury to the
user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair.
ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK.
Straighten legs to lift the chair. Carefully carry it up or down steps; be aware of how
you place your feet -- do not cross them and trip yourself up.