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WC20 Information
Belt Placement
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The pelvic belt should be worn low, across the front of the pelvis near the junctions
of the pelvis and thighs.
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The belt restraint buckle of three-point belt restraints should be placed in contact
with the occupant's body and away from wheelchair components.
•
The junction of the shoulder belt and pelvic belt of three-point belt restraints
should be located near the hip opposite the shoulder over which the diagonal belt
crosses and not near the mid-line of the occupant.
•
Upper torso belt restraints should fit directly over, and in contact with, the
middle of the shoulder.
Proper Positioning of Belts on Occupant
Shoulder
Belt
Restraint
Pelvic
Belt
Restraint
CAUTION
Belt restraints should be adjusted to fit as snugly
as possible, consistent with user comfort.
Improper Positioning of Belts on Occupant
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Belt restraints should not be
routed outside of the wheelchair
wheels or over the wheelchair arm
supports and should not be held
away from the body by wheelchair
components or parts.
SAFETY
Belt restraints should not be worn twisted
or in a manner that reduces the area of contact
of the belt webbing with the occupant.
