Lift Bus Drivers - Training in Operation of Lift Equipment and Wheelchair Securement Systems
248. Training in Operation of Lift Equipment and Wheelchair Securement Systems All drivers of lift buses for physically handicapped students shall receive detailed instruction in both the use of the lift equipment and in the proper use of the wheelchair securement system. This must include instruction and experience in the operation of the lift and ramp in the manual mode in the event of an electrical or control unit failure. All instruction must be based upon the wheelchair lift or securement system manufacturer’s recommended operating procedures. Under no circumstances shall a contractor train a driver in a procedure that is contrary to the manufacturer’s recommended operating procedure.
In operating the wheelchair lift the driver shall:
1. Shall secure the lift door in the open position prior to operation of the lift.
2. Shall check that the student’s wheelchair safety belt is fastened prior to placing the student on the wheelchair lift platform. If the wheelchair is not equipped with a safety belt, the driver shall secure the student with a temporary safety belt prior to operating the wheelchair lift.
3. Shall assure that the wheelchair brakes are securely set prior to operating the lift.
4. Shall check that the safety lip or barrier on the lift platform is up when the lift is in any position off of ground level.
5. Shall check that students hands, backpacks, or clothing do not come near any moving component of the wheelchair lift.
6. Shall keep his/her hand securely on the wheelchair at all times while the student’s wheelchair is on the lift.
7. Shall at all times operate the lift in strict compliance with the lift manufacturer’s recommended safety procedures.
|
