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.
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Samples: Transportation Agreement, Transportation Agreement, Transportation Agreement
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. A raised roof at least 12 inches high;. (Lower floor); and
3. b. Raised side doors at least 54 inches high; and.
2. Converted minivan must have ramps that are rated for up to 600 pounds.
3. Transportation providers shall use either the O’Straint, AMF-Xxxxx, or Sure-Lok wheelchair securement system.
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.
5. Safeguard flyer or placard in the vehicle informing the driver about the state of proper wheelchair and passenger securement.
B. Wheelchair securement requirements are as follows:
1. All wheelchairs must face forward in van;.
2. All wheelchairs must be secured with two securement straps in the front and two securement straps in the rear. All wheelchairs must be secured in the front and rearback. 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 Consumerfrom being properly secured; and
C. Do 5. The Shoulder belt should be adjusted so that it does not use the shoulder belt if it extends extend across the Consumer’s neck or face, or . Do not use the Shoulder belt if there is a isa medical condition that interferes with its proper use. (i.e., feeding or breathing tubes).
D. 6. Drivers operating shall ensure securement straps are not secured to a moveable or removable part of the wheelchair.
7. Drivers shall apply the wheel locks when securing a manual wheelchair van vehicles for HST work under and ensure the Transportation Provider Subcontract with Broker must receive hands-on training in order to power has been turned off when securing a motorized chair.
8. Drivers shall ensure that they understand and are able to properly follow the procedures for proper securement lap belt is placed low across the front of wheelchairs in vehicles prior to transportationthe Consumer’s pelvis on the upper thighs, not on the abdomen.
E. 9. Drivers are expected shall ensure that the shoulder belt crosses the Consumer’s collarbone and the center of the chest. It should connect to comply with all policies the latch plate and procedures outlined in this documentbuckle of the lap belt at the hip.
10. Employees who fail Drivers shall ensure the upper shoulder-belt anchor point or guide is above and behind the top of the Consumer’s shoulder.
11. Drivers must not take shortcuts to perform secure the wheelchair and the consumer. All wheelchairs must be secured according to their duties in accordance with these policies and procedures will be subject to progressive disciplinary action as deemed necessarythe manufacturer’s specific instructions.
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Samples: Transportation Agreement, Transportation Agreement, Transportation Agreement
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 and retractable ramp;
2. a. A raised roof at least 12 inches high;. (lower floor); and
3. b. Raised side doors at least 54 inches high; and.
2. Converted minivan must have ramps that are rated for up to 600 pounds;
3. Transportation providers shall use either the Q’Straint, AMF-Xxxxx or Sure-Lok wheelchair securement system;
4. Four securement straps, a lap belt 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; and
5. Safeguard flyer or placard in the vehicle informing the driver about the state of proper wheelchair and passenger securement.
B. Wheelchair securement requirements are as follows:
1. All wheelchairs must face forward in the van;
2. All wheelchairs must be secured with two securement straps in the front and two securement straps in the rear. All wheelchairs must be secured in the front and back. 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 the 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 5. The Shoulder belt should be adjusted so that it does not use the shoulder belt if it extends extend across the Consumer’s neck or face, or . Do not use the shoulder belt if there is a medical condition that interferes with its proper use. (i.e., feeding or breathing tubes).
D. 6. Drivers operating shall ensure securement straps are not secured to a moveable or removable part of the wheelchair;
7. Drivers shall apply the wheel locks when securing a manual wheelchair van vehicles for HST work under and ensure the Transportation Provider Subcontract with Broker must receive hands-on training in order to power has been turned off when securing a motorized chair.
8. Drivers shall ensure that they understand and are able to properly follow the procedures for proper securement lap belt is placed low across the front of wheelchairs in vehicles prior to transportationthe Consumer’s pelvis on the upper thighs, not on the abdomen.
E. 9. Drivers are expected shall ensure that the shoulder belt crosses the Consumer’s collarbone and the center of the chest. It should connect to comply with all policies the latch plate and procedures outlined in this documentbuckle of the lap belt at the hip.
10. Employees who fail Drivers shall ensure the upper shoulder-belt anchor point or guide is above and behind the top of the Consumer’s shoulder.
11. Drivers must not take shortcuts to perform secure the wheelchair and the consumer. All wheelchairs must be secured according to their duties in accordance with these policies and procedures will be subject to progressive disciplinary action as deemed necessarythe manufacturer’s specific instructions.
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