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Class 1 Medical
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5.4
Stairways and Escalators
WARNING – DO NOT
use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily injury may occur.
WARNING – DO NOT
attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable
(detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a
wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or
down the stairs. PDG recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough
preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held
supports.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair
between floors when an elevator is NOT available:
1.
After the wheelchair has been tipped back to the
balance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs the
wheelchair up against the first step, while securely
grasping a non-removable (non-detachable) part of
the wheelchair for leverage.
2.
The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-
detachable part of the framework, lifts the
wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the
wheelchair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on
the next stair and repeats STEP 1.
3.
The wheelchair should not be lowered and released
until the last stair has been negotiated and the
wheelchair has been rolled clear of the top of the
stairway.
5.5
Transfers to and from Other Seats
WARNING —
before attempting to transfer in or out of
the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce transfer gap distance. Turn both casters toward
the object you are transferring onto. Ensure the wheel
locks are engaged to help prevent wheels from moving.
NOTE
— this activity may be performed independently
provided you have adequate mobility and upper body
strength.
1.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible alongside
the seat to which you are transferring, with the front
casters pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift
body weight into seat as you transfer.
2.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform
will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all
possible.
Figure 5.4:
Assistant
positioning for climbing
stairs
Figure 5.5:
Transferring to
and from other seats
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