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3.2 STAIRWAYS
WARNING
–
DO NOT
attempt to transport wheelchair on stairs of any kind while the occupant
is seated in wheelchair.
Stairway procedure:
1) Remove the occupant from wheelchair.
2) When lifting the chair bend your knees and keep your back straight.
WARNING
Do not lift wheelchair by armrests.
3) Use NON-MOVABLE parts of the wheelchair to lift or move up or down
stairs.
4) The wheelchair foot rests should not be lowered until the last step has
been safely negotiated and the wheelchair has been moved from the
stairway.
3.3 TRANSFERRING OCCUPANT TO & FROM
OTHER SEATS
WARNING
–
BEFORE transferring the
occupant from one seat to
another:
ALWAYS
make sure the pathway is
clear and free from obstacles,
otherwise, serious injury may occur.
This procedure is best with the help
of an assistant.
ALWAYS
make sure the wheel locks
are engaged. Make sure the front
casters are pointed straight ahead
and parallel.
ALWAYS
reduce the gap to a
minimal distance between the seats.
