Wheelchair Training.

How to Properly Secure a Wheelchair 

How do you secure a wheelchair?

The wheelchair and occupant should always be positioned facing forward. Floor anchor points for the rear tie-downs should be directly behind the rear securement points on the wheelchair. Floor anchor points for the front tie-down straps should be spaced slightly wider than the chair itself.

What is the best securement point on a wheelchair?

It is recommended to have four anchor points to secure the wheelchair in place. It is safest to have two tie downs in the front and two in the back of the wheelchair to secure it to the vehicle.

When securing a wheelchair you should hook the tie down straps?

Floor anchor points for rear tiedown straps should be located directly behind the rear securement points on the wheelchair. Front tiedown straps should anchor to the floor at points that are spaced wider than the wheelchair.

Knowing how to properly secure a wheelchair in a van is one of the most important steps to safely transport our precious passengers. 
Kalaju Transportation uses the 4-point restraint system. This is the most common system used today. 

How many tie downs are required for a wheelchair?

Safely transporting a wheelchair in a vehicle requires four tie-downs, two in the front and two in the rear.

This video is an example of how to use Manual Wheelchair Tie-Downs.

Q'Straints Tie-Down Demo

 

Q'Straint Retractable Wheelchair Tie-Downs To Secure Wheelchair

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