Wheelchair van Additional Requirements and Securement Standards. A. Any vehicle used for Wheelchair Van Transportation must be equipped with the following equipment specifications:
1. A hydraulic lift with manual backup operational capacity and/or retractable ramp;
2. A raised roof at least 12 inches high;
3. Raised side doors at least 54 inches high; and
4. Four securement straps, a lap belt and a shoulder belt assembly for each wheelchair. If the vehicle is equipped with a “locking bar” system, then only two securement straps are needed for that wheelchair.
B. Wheelchair securement requirements are as follows:
1. All wheelchairs must face forward in van;
2. All wheelchairs must be secured in the front and rear. If using a “locking bar’ system, the front of the wheelchair must still be secured with straps;
3. All Consumers must be secured into their wheelchairs using the lap/shoulder belt assembly that works in conjunction with the securement system. The lap/shoulder belt assembly must be used in addition to any other wheelchair securement devices;
4. The use of table/tray attachments must not interfere with proper securement of Consumers by lap/shoulder belt assemblies. They must be removed if they prevent the Consumer from being properly secured; and
C. Do not use the shoulder belt if it extends across the Consumer’s neck or face, or if there is a medical condition that interferes with its proper use. (i.e., feeding or breathing tubes).
D. Drivers operating wheelchair van vehicles for HST work under the Transportation Provider Subcontract with Broker must receive hands-on training in order to ensure that they understand and are able to properly follow the procedures for proper securement of wheelchairs in vehicles prior to transportation.
E. Drivers are expected to comply with all policies and procedures outlined in this document. Employees who fail to perform to their duties in accordance with these policies and procedures will be subject to progressive disciplinary action as deemed necessary.
Wheelchair van Additional Requirements and Securement Standards. A. Any vehicle used for Wheelchair Van Transportation must be equipped with the following equipment specifications:
1. A hydraulic lift with manual backup operational capacity and/or retractable ramp;
2. A raised roof at least 12 inches high; Raised side doors at least 54 inches high; and
3. Four securement straps, a lap belt and a shoulder belt assembly for each wheelchair. If the vehicle is equipped with a “locking bar” system, then only two securement straps are needed for that wheelchair.
B. Wheelchair securement requirements are as follows:
1. All wheelchairs must face forward in van;
2. All wheelchairs must be secured in the front and rear. If using a “locking bar’ system, the front of the wheelchair must still be secured with straps;
3. All Consumers must be secured into their wheelchairs using the lap/shoulder belt assembly that works in conjunction with the securement system. The lap/shoulder belt assembly must be used in addition to any other wheelchair securement devices;
4. The use of table/tray attachments must not interfere with proper securement of Consumers by lap/shoulder belt assemblies. They must be removed if they prevent the Consumerfrom being properly secured; and
5. Do not use the shoulder belt if it extends across the Consumer’s neck or face, or if there isa medical condition that interferes with its proper use. (i.e., feeding or breathing tubes).
C. Drivers operating wheelchair van vehicles for HST work under the Transportation Provider Subcontract with Broker must receive hands-on training in order to ensure that they understand and are able to properly follow the procedures for proper securement of wheelchairs invehicles prior to transportation.
