BS 8603:2020 pdf free.Wheelchair transport passport scheme Code of practic.
BS 8603 Introduction Living with a disability can provide many challenges to individuals, their families and carers throughout their everyday lives. In some circumstances a wheelchair might be beneficial to assist with mobility The design and function of a wheelchair and seating system, however, can vary widely depending on the age, needs and physical characteristics of the user and their carers.
Greater freedom of mobility and access to safe transport lies at the heart of many day-to-day activities for all members of society. Similarly, safe transport for wheelchair users is a key element in an individual’s ability to access medical facilities as well as participate in education, work and leisure. It is therefore highly probable that a wheelchair will be used as a seat in a motor vehicle, regardless of complexity of disability.
Blanket operator training services provided by passenger lift platform and wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint system manufacturers are generally capable of delivering the basic principles of equipment usage but for more complex cases where specific provisions need to be applied, the passport scheme has a major role to play as a means of specific information transfer.
Presenting essential information for wheelchair securement, occupant restraint and other needs of the wheelchair user to transport providers in a clear manner with a common method of operation can not only reduce risks associated with travel, but enable greater confidence for the passenger, their carers and families in the achievement of social inclusion.
1 Scope This British Standard gives recommendations for the provision and operation of systems to present essential information required by wheelchair users, their carers, transport commissioners,providers and their subcontractors, vehicle drivers and their assistants, for the safer transport of wheelchair-seated passengers in a road vehicle.
This British Standard also gives clarification on the roles and responsibilities of all parties engaged in the provision of wheelchairs, seating systems and wheelchair accessible transport services. This includes equipment prescribers, transport managers and transport commissioners. The standard outlines a risk-oriented approach to maximizing passenger safety when essential information is determined as a result of a multidiscipline transport risk management process.
NOTE 1 By the clarification of the roles and responsibilities of all parties engaged in the provision of wheelchair-seated passenger transport services, the route for professional development of transport commissioners, transport managers, drivers and passenger assistants might be established.
NOTE 2 While the information provided by a scheme might be relevant, it would not provide a wheelchair user additional right to travel on public transport.
NOTE 3 Wheelchair users and their care providers have a responsibility in providing information pertinent to their safe transport (see 4.3.1).BS 8603 pdf download.