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Postural Support Devices
During transportation, postural support devices where practical, should be removed
where they may cause injury during an accident. Postural support devices should not
be removed if the client’s safety is likely to be compromised during normal transport. It
is recognized that in many cases postural support devices provide support during
normal vehicle manoeuvres. Postural supports should not be relied on as a crash
worthy occupant restraint regardless if complying with AS/NZS 10542.2 or ADR 4/04 or
AS/NZS 2596 or equivalent.
Non-Tested Seating /Backrest
Where a seating system is provided for a wheelchair that was not included as part of
the wheelchair during the AS/NZS 3696.19 crash test, the following considerations
should be made with regard to the selection and application of the wheelchair seating
requirements.
(a)
Seating components not provided with the wheelchair for test under AS/NZS
3696.19 should be as light as possible consistent with clinical function and secured to
the wheelchair.
(b)
A backrest that reaches to shoulder height.
(c)
A substantial headrest or head support.
(d)
The minimum restraint requirement recommended is a three-point belt restraint.
(e)
Ensure compliance with Clause 6 of AS 3696.10.
(f)
Seating systems that are not part of the wheelchair supplied by the wheelchair
manufacturer should be attached to the wheelchair frame without having to drill, weld
or glue the fixture to the frame.
(g)
Back support angle during travel should be not greater than 30° to the vertical. It is
recognized that there may be instances where this may not be practical.
(h)
Seat reference plane during travel should be greater than 0° to the horizontal. It is
recognized that there may be instances where this may not be practical.
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Warning
Power Reclining back
In reference to
(g)
and
(h)
of this section, if the wheelchair is fitted with a
Power
Reclining back
, the Back recline must be in the furthest upright position when
transporting. The seat tilt must also be in the furthest down position. (least amount of
tilt)
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