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OPERATION
Ramp Passenger Safety
Wheelchair passengers and attendants (when ap-
plicable), must use basic common sense and good
judgment regarding ramp safety. Each wheelchair
passenger has a unique set of physical abilities,
combined with the physical characteristics of his or
her wheelchair that dictate the method in which he
or she will enter and exit the vehicle. Consequently,
the procedures for safe operation outlined in this
manual are general in nature. Wheelchair atten-
dants should be instructed on any special needs
and/or procedures required for safe transport of
wheelchair passengers.
Follow all safety instructions regarding torso
restraints, stability, balance, weight distribution and
use of attendants as specified in the owner's manual
supplied with your wheelchair. Determine, establish
and practice ramp boarding and exiting procedures
under the direction of your health care professional,
your wheelchair representative, and your mobility
representative to ensure your ability to do so safely.
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Never board the ramp if you or your attendant are
intoxicated. The wheelchair should be positioned
in the center of the ramp at all times. You must be
able to clearly view the ramp whenever boarding and
exiting the vehicle. The wheelchair passenger and/
or attendant must ensure the ramp is fully deployed
before exiting the vehicle.
It is the responsibil-
ity of the wheelchair
operator to enter and
exit the vehicle on
the ramp in the saf-
est manner.
Wheelchair-
Equipped Occupant
Seat Belts: Wheel-
chair passengers
should position and
buckle their wheel-
chair-equipped seat
belt (torso restraint),
Position and fasten
the wheelchair-
equipped occupant
seat belt before
loading onto the
wheelchair ramp.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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