Safety Instructions for 'Scooters' and Powered Wheelchairs:
Before operating tail lift:
Fully familiarise yourself with the lift controls, relevant safety procedures and possible hazards, signified by warning labels or highlighted in your 'Operators Risk Assessment'.
Tail Lift Safety:
● Only an authorised (fully trained) operator may control the lift.
● Secure Vehicle doors fully open, well clear of the lift platform.
● Keep within the stated maximum safe working load (SWL).
● Ensure the platform is always level (horizontal, not more than 5°).
● NEVER leave the lift unattended at ground level if passengers are on board.
● When lift is not in use the control should be deactivated.
● Ensure that the lift is correctly stowed after loading.
Operators to ensure that:
● Lift will lower to firm level ground.
● Scooter or powered wheelchair is not larger than lift platform in any direction.
● Tail lift is in a fully operational condition. Report any defects.
● Lift bridging-plate lands flat onto vehicle floor.
● Roll-off ramp is set vertically (approx. 80°), and fully operational.
● Accompany the passenger on the lift if possible, but do not overload the lift.
● You have a clear view of the lift platform before the scooter moves onto it.
● NEVER leave passengers unattended at any time.
● The passenger should not be required to operate ANY controls.
Loading & Unloading Procedure:
● Explain to passenger the sequence of movements that will occur.
● Where possible passenger should dismount scooter and board vehivcle separately
● Ensure that the lift platform and area around the lift are free from obstruction.
● Ensure that the lift platform is in the correct position before moving onto it.
● Scooter should be pushed onto the lift platform, NOT DRIVEN.
● Ensure that persons or equipment do not overhang the platform.
● Scooter brakes are applied BEFORE lift begins motion (or wheels blocked).
● All power to scooter or wheelchair is turned OFF.
● Operate lift platform to vehicle floor.
● Scooter is pushed off the lift platform, NOT DRIVEN.
● The scooter should be clamped to the vehicle floor using the correct equipment.
● Where possible, the passenger utilises the static vehicle seats and seatbelts.
Please note: The transportation of scooters and large powered wheelchairs may require a 'NON STANDARD' tail lift size or specification. Where such situations arise the campus should contact OneBus to discuss requirements needed to meet these conditions.