8
Use of Seating System in a
Wheelchair for Transportation
To make sure that the seating system and wheelchair are used effectively and safely
for transportation use, the following recommendations are provided for:
The Seating System - Wheelchair Interface
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The Wheelchair Tie down System
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The Occupant Restraint System
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1. WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWN SYSTEM
Wheelchair
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users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless the
wheelchair is tied down.
Please
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refer to your wheelchair users guide for information regarding the
recommended wheelchair tie down system to be used.
Only
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the wheelchair specified for use with the seating system can be used.
2. OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Wheelchair
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users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless an
occupant restraint system is in place on the client.
For
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any client to be transported safely in the Seating System and wheelchair, it is
essential that an Occupant Restraint System be used.
SOS
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have proven during crash tests on 3D Modular Systems that transporting any
client on a moving vehicle without an approved occupant restraint system is extremely
dangerous and will place the
client at great risk.
It
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is important that the Occupant Restraint System is positioned correctly as most
clients using Special Seating will be dependent on carers for correct placement of the
occupant restraint.
Consideration
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should be given to the most suitable type and positioning of restraint for
the user, both in normal travel and during an impact.
The
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Occupant Restraint should have a clear path from the user to the anchor point
and should not be interfered with by any part of the vehicle, wheelchair, seating or
accessory.
