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Irish Wheelchair Association

Transport Handbook

Foreword
This book was written for IWA drivers, staff members and volunteers. It is not intended as a definitive work in bus and transport safety, and should not be taken as such. In the absence of relevant statutory legislation, we hope it provides a guide for safely transporting people with physical and sensory disability. IWA would like to thank the following for their assistance in the production of this booklet

Unwin Safety Systems Ricon Corp

Tony Maher National Transport Officer Irish Wheelchair Association DEC 2009

Contents Page
INTRODUCTION VEHICLE ROADWORTHINESS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TAX, INSURANCE AND LICENCES WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER LIFTS WHEELCHAIR CLAMP SYSTEM OPERATION ACCIDENTS FIRE SAFETY EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMME ASSISTANTS DUTIES APPENDICES 3 4 5 6 7 9 12 14 15 16 20 21

Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to ensure that all IWA personnel who drive or work drivers/ assistants have a clear description of their respective duties and responsibilities. It takes into account the different situations which may arise when transporting passengers with physical and sensory disability. Personnel operating IWA vehicles require proficiency in areas such as: Operation of passenger lifts Use of clamping and restraining equipment These are elements which are not usually encountered in other areas of passenger transport and require clear guidance. By adhering to the practices and procedures outlined in this booklet, it is intended to ensure that our members will continue to be professionally and safely transported in our vehicles at all times.

Vehicle Roadworthiness
All drivers are responsible for ensuring that their vehicles are roadworthy prior to the commencement of a journey. This requires the driver to undertake the following: DAILY CHECKS Before every journey, each driver should conduct a pre-drive safety check to include: Fuel Fuel additive Oil level Coolant level Brake fluid level Tyres Steering Brakes.

WEEKLY REPORTS A weekly report sheet must also be completed for each vehicle and kept on file locally (See Appendix A). The weekly report also serves as an equipment check. MONTHLY REPORTS A Monthly Report must be completed on the last working day of each month for each vehicle and returned to the National Transport Officer in Clane. (See Appendix B) VEHICLE/LIFT DEFECTS All vehicle/lift defects should be acted upon. If the defects are considered serious enough, then they should be immediately remedied. If the defects do not warrant the vehicle's removal from service, they should be recorded on the weekly reports and arrangements put in place to carry out repairs. All defects should be reported to local management. If local management is unsure how to deal with a lift or vehicle fault they should contact the National Transport Officer.

3 Vehicle Maintenance
All drivers must ensure that vehicles be maintained as per the following: VEHICLE Mercedes Ford Transit 06 vintage and newer Ford Transit 05 vintage and older MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 45,000 km /12 months which ever comes first Every 25,000 km/12 months which ever comes first Every 20,000 km /12 000 km or 12 months which ever comes first

Please contact National Transport Officer in relation to any other vehicle makes not mentioned above. TYRES It is the policy of IWA to provide a nationwide call out system for puncture repair or tyre replacement. The number of this service must be displayed on each bus. The current contract is with Hanover tyres. Please note that AA can be called if assistance is required with a puncture. Please note the current legal limit for tyres is 1.6mm tread depth. Tyre Pressures See below table for recommended tyre pressures Ford Transit Mercedes Vario 45 psi Front 60psi rear 90psi Front 75psi rear

LIFT MAINTENENANCE Lifts are required to be serviced at six monthly intervals. RECOVERY /BREAKDOWN SYSTEM A national recovery system is now in operation for our fleet. In the event of a breakdown, please contact the service operator. This number should be displayed on each bus.

4 Tax, Insurance and Licences

TAXATION All buses must undergo an annual road worthiness test before they can be taxed. Requirements for Certificate of Road Worthiness Cert: Vehicle Licencing Certificate Previous years Cert

Requirements to tax a vehicle: Vehicle Registration Certificate/Vehicle Licencing Certificate Certificate of Road worthiness Current Certificate of Insurance Appropriate fee. INSURANCE IWA provides fully comprehensive insurance on all buses. Conditions for insurance are: That the driver is aged between 25 and 70 That the driver has a full and up to date licence. A provisional licence is not acceptable That the driver has a clean driving licence Prior to any driver commencing work, whether paid or voluntary, an additional drivers form and a photocopy of their licence must be forwarded to the National Transport Officer.(See appendix C) IWA buses may only be used on Association business. If they are used for any other purposes the insurance cover is not valid.

LICENCES All drivers must have appropriate current licences. Drivers with D1 licences are permitted to drive our larger buses (eg Mercedes, Iveco) up to a maximum of 16 passengers. Drivers with B licences are permitted to drive Transit type buses up to a maximum of 8 passengers.

5 Wheelchair Passenger Lifts

One of the most distinctive elements of a driver's duties in IWA is the use of passenger lifts for wheelchairs and in certain cases ambulant passengers. It is essential that the driver is completely familiar with all lift operations. The following guidelines must be adhered to:

GUIDELINES FOR USING AN INTERIOR RICON LIFT( See Appendix C,D) The wheelchair lift must be used by a competent trained person Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and positioned and that the handbrake is on Ensure the ground is level where the lift will operate and that there are no obstructions Ensure that you provide enough space for the lift to operate and that there is also enough space for passengers to access or leave the lifting platform. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid risks to pedestrians. Be aware of traffic movements about you and your vehicle. Open the vehicle rear doors and ensure that they are locked in position, open right round to 270 degrees and latched to vehicle side or if at 90 degrees use a positive check strap. Never allow the vehicle doors to hinge freely about you, your passengers or into oncoming traffic. You are now in control of the area where you will operate the lift. It is important that you restrict any movement of others in this area, be vigilant at all times. Remove the lift control pendant from its holder, use the wander lead to position yourself out of the area where the lift will deploy. (never use the control pendant while it is still in its holder, your clothing or a person could become entangled in the lift mechanism). Depress the DEPLOY control, the lift platform will deploy from the vehicle and stop automatically at floor level. Do not use the lift if an unsafe condition exists. Do not use the lift if abnormal noises are present, eg, grinding, grating or clonking. Standing clear use the DOWN control to lower the platform to the ground fully, ensuring that the rear roll-stop is deployed to ground level Make sure to inform those inside the vehicle that the lift is at ground level, to avoid misunderstanding. The lift is capable of lifting a wheelchair with passenger and an attendant, provided there is sufficient room on the platform and that the safe working load (S.W.L.) OF 300 kg is not exceeded. Remain on the ground in control of the lift and the lift deploy area.

8 The passengers wheelchair should fit on the lift platform without interfering or coming in contact with the bridge plate at the front and the roll-stop at the rear of the platform. Also the wheelchair must fit in width and be inside the side lips and clear of the handrails. Always request or assist the passenger in applying the brakes on their wheelchair, in the event of a power chair inform the person that their power must always be switched off (always switch of the power). Use the UP control to raise the platform, ensuring that the rear roll-stop engages, continue to vehicle floor height. Ensure the wheelchair brakes are deployed and pass the wheelchair passenger inboard to the escort or attendant. Using the STOW control, the lift platform will fold and stow in the vehicle, ensure that the lift stows fully and that the bridge plate is latched (you will hear the bridge plate drop onto its latch) Disengage the wheelchair brake and pass the wheelchair inboard to the escort or attendant. Using the STOW control, the lift platform will fold and stow in the vehicle, ensure that the lift stows fully and that the bridge plate is latched (you will hear the bridge plate drop onto its latch) Never leave a lift unattended at ground level Ensure you know how to manually operate the lift

LIFT MAINTENANCE Lifts should only be maintained in approved outlets. A list of these outlets is available from the National Transport Officer. LIFT TYPE Ricon Ratcliff MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 6 months Every 6 months

Please note that the Ratcliff lift requires regular lubrication and spray. Grease/oil lubricant is the most suitable for this task. Lubrication should be applied every two weeks. The operator's manual outlines where to lubricate on the lift.

6 Wheelchair Clamping and Passenger Restraints

The importance of properly restraining all passengers during transit cannot be over-emphasised. Even at very low speeds, passengers who are not restrained present a great danger to themselves and other passengers in the event of an emergency stop. The following clearly illustrates this point: A vehicle travelling at 30m/48km per hour that is forced to make an emergency stop will propel a wheelchair passenger at a force of 20 times the combined passenger and wheelchair weight. Put in practical terms, at 30 mph/48 km/h the unrestrained passenger who weighs 75kg and who is in a wheelchair weighing 50kg will be propelled at a force equivalent to 2.5 metric tonnes: 75kg + 50kg = 125kg x 20 = 2500 kg (2.5 tonnes) RESPONSIBILITIES It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that all passengers are correctly secured. This, however, does not exclude programme assistants from fitting clamps and restraints. Prior to the commencement of each journey, no matter how short, all passengers in wheelchairs must be independently and securely restrained by means of: Wheelchair restraints Passenger restraints. Manual Chairs All manual chairs must be secured by: Metal Clamps/4 point tiedowns Passenger restraints. Powerchairs All power chairs must be secured by: 4 way ties Passenger restraints. Never use metal clamps to secure power chairs.

10 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR CARRYING WHEELCHAIRS IN VEHICLES Wheelchairs must never travel facing sideways When facing forward the wheelchair must be secured firmly to the vehicle floor Rearward facing wheelchairs are permissible but only in certain conditions and in certain vehicles The wheelchair occupant should be secured by a suitable passenger restraint, separately anchored to the vehicle from the wheelchair A posture restraint that may be attached to the wheelchair is not a passenger restraint and will not give sufficient protection in a crash situation Lap belts alone provide less protection than a lap and diagonal belt system and should be actively discouraged The minimum wheelchair space on all accessible transport should be 1300 x 750mm to allow the restraint systems to function as they are designed to do Unoccupied wheelchairs and associated goods must be secured within the vehicle to prevent them becoming projectiles in the event of an accident.
Target Area for Clamps

GENERAL GUIDELINES

All metal clamps should be attached at the centre of gravity of the chair. This is usually found one quarter distance from the rear axle and the front wheel upright. It is recommended to mark this point on the chair

Castor upright

Mid point

Only use hands to tension metal clamps, do not use feet or tools etc Ensure wheelchair tyres are properly inflated. It is good practice to have a pump in each centre for this purpose. It is recommended to use 4 way ties instead of manual Clamps whenever possible Certain wheelchair designs may prove to be very difficult to secure properly. In such cases please contact the National Transport Officer with the make and model of the wheelchair in question Clamps should not exceed a plus or minus twenty degree angle Ensure that blue Unwin fourway ties are used on wheelchairs up to 80kg weight, and red UNWIN four way ties are used on wheelchairs up to 120kg weight

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Attach clamps/4 point tiedowns to the main frame of the wheelchair not to detachable areas such as footplates/support bars. An angle of around 45 from the floor should be achieved in respect of the tiedowns.

Remember to place two fingers on passengers shoulders prior to securing the Klunk Klip attachment on passengers restraints.

STORAGE It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that all equipment is safely stored. Clamping and and passenger restraints are heavy and bulky and can be a serious safety hazard unless. Secured on vertical tracking on side walls of bus Secured in containers which are clamped securely to tracking Securely placed on floor tracking, taking care not to place equipment where it may cause an obstacle.

MAINTENANCE Regularly inspect all equipment for damage, wear or malfunction. If any problems are identified replace it immediately ALL webbing and components can be cleaned as necessary. Care should be taken to prevent contamination of the webbing with polish, oils and chemicals To clean the webbing use warm soapy water and a clean soft cloth. Rinse with clear water, and allow to air dry. To disinfect, use a mild spray disinfectant, do not use products containing bleach. IMPORTANT When cleaning or disinfecting do not immerse buckles or rail fittings disinfectant or water If the vehicle is involved in an accident when any restraints are deployed remove them from service and replace immediately.

PASSENGER CO-OPERATION In the event of a passenger refusing to allow their wheelchair to be clamped or restraints to be fitted, the driver should stress the potential danger this action may cause to themselves and to other passengers.

If the problem still persists, the driver will inform the passenger that they cannot carry them on the bus and report the incident to the local management. Only under extreme medical grounds will the non-fitting of passenger restraints be considered. Under no circumstances will the non-fitting of wheelchair restraints be accepted.

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Accidents

This section covers what you must do if you have been involved in an accident, whether with another vehicle, another user of the road and/or with an object along the road. It also outlines what to do if you come across an accident. WHAT DRIVERS MUST DO AT AN ACCIDENT OR IN AN EMERGENCY

If you are involved in an accident, you must stop your vehicle and remain at the scene for a reasonable time. If vehicles are blocking the roadway or posing a danger to other road users, the roadway should be marked and the vehicle should then be removed as soon as possible. If you are asked by a Garda, you must give your name and address, the address where the vehicle is kept, the name and address of the vehicle owner, the vehicles registration number and evidence of insurance, such as the name of your insurance company or a disc or motor insurance certificate. If there is no Garda at the scene, you must give this information to any person involved in the crash or, if requested, to an independent witness. If you or another person are injured and there is no Garda at the scene, the accident must be reported to the nearest Garda station. If the accident damages only property and there is a Garda in the immediate vicinity you must report it to the Garda. If there is no Garda available you must provide this information to your Line Manager/Transport Manager. Take care when moving damaged or broken-down vehicles and make every effort to warn oncoming traffic of the accident. You can warn them by using your hazard lights. If you need to ask for another road users help to warn traffic, do so right away. If you have a reflective advance-warning triangle, (IWA buses must have one), place it on the road far enough from the scene of the accident to give enough warning to approaching traffic. When placing a triangle you should take account of prevailing road conditions, traffic speed and volume. This is particularly important on motorways and dualcarriageways. If the breakdown occurs near a bend in the road, make sure you give warning to traffic on both sides of the bend.

13 Leaking fuel from a crashed vehicle is dangerous, so be careful approaching any vehicle after an accident. Carry a high visibility vest or jacket and a torch in your vehicle. If there is an accident, wear the vest or jacket and use the torch to alert other road users of your presence.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARRIVE AT A SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT Do remain calm. Do switch off the engine and apply the handbrake.. Do use a reflective advance-warning triangle Do switch on hazard warning lights and parking lights Do make sure you are safe as you try to help others. Do make sure others are safe, however you should keep any injured people warm, by placing coats or rugs around them. Do organise bystanders to warn oncoming traffic from both directions, if this has not already been done. Be particularly careful at night so that people giving help are visible (by wearing reflective armbands or bright clothes or carrying lit torches). Do call for help. Contact the emergency services on 999 or 112.

Dont panic, assess the situation before taking action. Dont stay at the scene if there are enough people helping and keeping it under control Dont get injured yourself ,park your vehicle safely out of the way Dont move an injured person unless there is a risk of fire or of the vehicle turning over. Dont attempt to lift a car off an injured person without help Dont remove helmets from injured motorcyclists. Neck injuries are common in motorcycle collisions and any attempt by inexperienced people to remove the helmet may leave the injured person paralysed from the neck down. Dont allow anyone to smoke at, or close, to the scene Dont give an injured person anything to eat or drink

REPORTING ALL ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED. See Appendix E in relation relevant information required after an accident Please complete as soon as possible: IWA Accident report form and return to local management Insurance Accident report form and return it to the National Transport Officer, Clane.

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8 Fire Safety
Equipment All our larger buses eg Merc vehicles must have two 2kg foam extinguishers and two fire blankets fitted at the front and one at the rear of the bus. All our Ford Transits must have one 2kg foam extinguisher and one fire blanket fitted at the front and rear of the bus. All buses must have a glass cutting and wheelchair/passenger restraint cutting device

Responsibilities Every driver and escort must be familiar with the use of the fire extinguisher and its location. It is the driver's responsibility to check the fire extinguisher on a weekly basis. Fire extinguishers/ fire blankets must be serviced annually/inspected. It is recommended to co-ordinate this service with the annual check of extinguishers in our centres Ensure no flammable substances, especially spare fuel are carried on the vehicle Remove any litter from bus at the earliest opportunity Where applicable, ensure the battery isolation switch and fuel isolation switch is in working order Ensure doors are not locked but closed before taking off A very high percentage of vehicle fires are caused due to mechanical causes. Always ensure that repairs relating to electrical or fuel components are carried out in a speedy manner.

A NO SMOKING TIMES.

POLICY IS TO

BE MAINTAINED ON VEHICLES AT ALL

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9 Emergency Evacuation
In the event of an accident or fire where an emergency evacuation is required, the most appropriate way to evacuate will depend on the: Nature of the accident Degree of mobility of passengers Vehicle Model

Therefore, drivers and escorts will have to carry out their own judgement at the scene of the incident. The following guidelines have taken into account different scenarios and may provide assistance in an emergency situation. In the vast majority of incidents, the emergency services should be called and they will deal with the situation with situation on their arrival In the event that you need to remove passengers off the bus prior to arrival of emergency services eg fire which is threatening safety of passengers Turn off vehicle Apply brakes Apply fuel isolation switch in front of vehicle where applicable Remove passengers with least mobility difficulties first. Passengers should if possible exit the vehicle as they would normally do, if this is not possible decide on the most appropriate exit. Evacuation by rear doors Use the lift in normal mode to evacuate people via the rear. In the vast majority of emergency scenarios, it will be possible to use the vehicle lift in normal mode In the less likely scenario of not been able to use the lift in normal mode, use the manual mode to place the lift platform half way between the vehicle floor level and the ground. Proceed to lift passengers in their wheelchairs in two stages (1) from the vehicle floor level onto the lift platform and then (2) lift the wheelchair passenger to the ground. Remember considerable time is saved in evacuating a wheelchair user when they do not have to removed from their chair. Evacuation by side or front doors In the event of not being able to evacuate wheelchair passengers at the rear of the vehicle, either the front or side exits may have to be used. In such scenarios passengers may firstly have to be removed from their wheelchairs and then the passenger will have to be manually removed from the vehicle. While this is the least preferred option, circumstances may necessitate such action. Seek help from passers by. When outside of vehicle, bring passengers a safe distance from vehicle Call emergency services 999/ 112 Do not re-enter bus for personal belongings. Do headcount of passengers

It is recommended that evacuation of vehicles should be practiced in conjunction with fire drills.

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10 Road Safety
DRIVING SKILLS Drivers must take into consideration that their driving habits directly affect the safety and comfort of passengers. A bus travelling in a straight line under normal conditions is relatively stable. However when a driver: Accelerates Brakes Changes direction forces are applied to the vehicle and it's passengers. Wheelchair users are particularly exposed to the effects of these forces. Sudden or excessive acceleration, steering and braking will shift the centre of gravity of the vehicle and place excessive force on the vehicles tyres, suspension and passengers. Heavy braking while cornering can bring a vehicles components very close to its design limits and catching a kerb or a raised manhole cover could lead to the vehicle overturning or going out of control. Therefore all acceleration, braking and steering should be: Smooth Controlled. Always reduce speed and select the appropriate gear prior to entering: Bends Roundabouts Corners. Avoid braking and turning at the same time except if travelling at a low speed. Remember you cannot influence elements such as road conditions and seventy of bends. However you can control the manner in which the vehicle is driven. SPEED LIMITS The speed limit for buses on all roads, including motorways, is 50mph/80km/h . It is recommended that drivers do not drive a vehicle at a speed exceeding that which will enable him/her to stop within the distance he/she can see to be clear.

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STOPPING DISTANCES Before your vehicle comes to a stop, it will have travelled a certain distance. This distance comprises of: Reaction distance - ie: the distance you will have travelled before you have pressed the brake pedal Stopping distance - ie: the distance the bus will travel, once the brakes are pressed.

The following are approximate stopping distances at various speeds in dry conditions: TOP STOPPING DISTANCE 25 yds (23 m) 59 yds (55 m)

SPEED 30 mph (48 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h)

REACTION DISTANCE 10 yds (9m) 17 yds (16m)

BRAKING DISTANCE 15 yds (14 m) 42 yds (39 m)

The following are approximate conditions in wet conditions : TOP STOPPING DISTANCE 32 yds (30 m) 90 yds (86 m)

SPEED 30 mph (48 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h)

REACTION DISTANCE 10 yds (9m) 17 yds (16m)

BRAKING DISTANCE 22 yds (21 m) 73 yds (70 m)

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DRIVER EVALUATION In order to maintain the highest possible standards, it is the policy of the IWA to evaluate drivers on a regular basis. SEAT BELTS It is the policy of IWA that drivers wear seat belts. Ambulatory passengers seated in the bus must fasten their seat belts where available on buses. When not in use, it is recommended that seat belts are secured to ensure future ease of use. QUICK RELEASE SEATS All drivers must be conversant with the quick release fittings on seats. In addition the driver should ensure that these fittings are in working order.

LUGGAGE Prior to commencement of a journey the driver should check to ensure all equipment and luggage is securely stored. Where luggage racks are fitted, do not place clamps or other objects, which could cause injury in the event of a collision or emergency stop. Where passengers are transferred from their wheelchairs to a seat, care must be taken to ensure that the persons wheelchair is securely stored during the journey. REFLECTIVE CLOTHING It is the policy of IWA that drivers and programme assistants wear reflective clothing. MOBILE PHONES Drivers must be in control of their vehicles at all times. Never use a hand-held mobile phone when driving. Find a safe place to stop before using such equipment. Alternatively, ask the programme assistant to use the phone as required. FIRST AID BOX A First Aid Box should be stocked and maintained on each bus.

Vehicle Steps The majority of IWA vehicles have manual fold out steps fitted to provide assistance to people entering and exiting our vehicles. Please ensure the following procedures are adhered to in relation to the use and operation of these fold out steps. When all passengers / drivers are entering or exiting a vehicle through a door where a fold out step is located, please ensure that the fold out step is always deployed in the fold out position. When exiting the vehicle, please ensure that the vehicle door adjoining the step is opened from the outside of the vehicle, prior to the deployment of the fold out step and that the step is deployed from outside the vehicle.

19 When entering the vehicle, after the last passenger has boarded the vehicle, the step should be stowed from outside of the vehicle, The person stowing the step must enter the vehicle through an alternate entrance All vehicles are required to have signage in the step area clearly explaining the above procedures. Under exceptional circumstances where it is considered by the driver to be dangerous to enter or exit the vehicle by the drivers door the above mentioned procedures may be disregarded. This should be cleared with local management

It is the responsibility of the vehicles driver to ensure that all of the above are adhered to

CLEANLINESS Drivers are responsible for ensuring that vehicles are cleaned inside and outside on a regular basis. It is most inconsiderate to have passengers travelling on buses which are unclean.

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Programme Assistants Duties

The role of the escort is very important in the movement of people in IWA vehicles. While the driver is ultimately responsible for the safe movement of passengers, the programme assistant has a significant role to play by: Assisting with passengers embarking and disembarking a vehicle Securing of wheelchair restraints and passenger restraints Being proficient in using quick release mechanism on removable seats Ensuring the driver does not drive off before everyone is safely seated or secured Informing the driver if any wheelchair clamping equipment or passenger restraints have loosened in the course of a journey Informing driver of any loose equipment on vehicle Ensure all passengers engage in appropriate conduct during the journey (Ensuring passengers behave properly) and ensure no passenger distracts (don't distract) the driver Enforcing the no smoking rule Ensuring litter is properly disposed of during a journey Never permitting passengers to leave vehicle, until it is at a complete stop Assisting the driver when reversing or parking vehicle Assisting a driver in a breakdown/accident/emergency situation Assisting the driver in any situation which facilitates the safe and efficient movement of passengers.

Escorts should be seated on IWA vehicles as close as possible to passengers so that they can react quickly if assistance is required

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Appendix A Weekly Checklist For Buses

Registration Oil* Coolant/Water* Fuel* Tyres: Pressure Thread Spare* Brakes* Steering* Lights Indicators Mirrors Bodywork Windscreens Wipers Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Heating System Doors Quick Release Fittings on Seats Lift Clamping Equipment Please state quantity on bus Warning Triangle Manual Bar-lift Satety belts Jacking Equipment Fire Extinguisher Fire Blankets Illuminated Jacket/Vests First-aid Box Torch Cutting Equipment (to cut 4/way tiedowns / passenger restraints and break glass in an emergency situation) Lift/Clamping Manufacturers Instructions Please keep these forms on completion on file. Drivers Signature Date

*Check every day prior to journey.

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Appendix B Monthly Vehicle Report

Vehicle Reg Location Model & Make Current Mileage Mileage Last Service Date Last Service Tax Expiry Date Tyre Pressure PSI Lift Type Date Last lift Service DOE Due Date Km/Miles Km/Miles

VEHICLE INSPECTION Comments on items/equipment as per weekly check that are not roadworthy, deficient or not in usable condition:

Date Fuel Duty Last Claimed Any comments you may wish to add:

Drivers Signature
th

Date

Please return by the 5 each month to National Transport Officer, Clane.

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IWA Transport Handbook

Appendix C

Ratcliff

Operating Instructions

Ratcliff Operating Instructions

Out Handrail

Down Platform Extension Platform

Ramp Stop

Bridge Plate

To switch on Open the door(s] above the lift. (The light will come on.) To deploy lift Push' up/out' button until lift has travelled out fully and raised to a convenient height. Unfold the platform extension using the yellow handle located on the. left hand side. (If the large bridge plate is fitted, unfold it until it is upright.) Raise the handrails into an upright position ensuring that they lock down into their sockets. To raise or lower the lift Use the 'up' or 'down' button to raise or lower the lift. To stow the lift Using the 'up' or 'down' button, position the platform above it's stowage height. Lift the handrails to disengage them and fold them down. (If the large bridge plate is fitted, fold it down on to the platform.) Using the yellow handle, fold the platform extension until it lies flat on top of the platform. Press the down/in' button until the lift retracts fully and the cover closes.

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Appendix D Ricon Lift Operations

Ricon Lift Operations FUNCTION
DEPLOY

DESCRIPTION
Platform unfolds/deploys out of vehicle from stowed position.

DOWN

Platform is lowered from vehicle floor level position to ground level. The rollstop automatically lowers when platform reaches ground level.

UP

Platform is raised from ground level to vehicle floor level. The rollstop automatically raises when platform leaves ground level.

STOW

Platform folds/stows from vehicle floor level to stowed position.

NOTE: HANDRAILS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY STOWED POSITION

VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL

GROUND LEVEL

NOTE THE UP AND DOWN FUNCTIONS DO NOT OPERATE IF PLATFORM IS IN STOWED POSTION

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Appendix E Accident Details

THIRD PARTY DETAILS Names of Other Driver/Drivers Address Phone (H) Name of Car Owner if Different Address of Owner Vehicle Registration Make Insurer Policy Number Colour Damage Details Name/Address of Passengers Injuries Driver Passengers Name/Address of Witnesses Attending Gardas Name Station Exact Date, Time, Location Road Surface and Weather Conditions Sketch Details Phone (W)

Model

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