Inspection list
Tracking/Wheelchair securing fittings (Floor) (Minimum wheelchair space of 1200mm long by 700mm wide with an internal saloon head room height of 1400mm available for each wheelchair to be carried)
- check for ISO 10542-1 or equivalent
- check correct fittings are being used
- check spacing for securing bolts iv.Check correct washers are being used
- minimum wheelchair space of 1200mm long by 700mm wide
- check maximum distance between securing cups or length of tracing.(minimum 1200mm)
- if tracking being used:
- check rails are parallel.
- check minimum width between rails (minimum acceptable 300mm)
- check track for cleanliness and usability.
Solo Anchorage Systems or similar (Minimum wheelchair space of 1200mm long by 700mm wide with an internal saloon head room height of 1400mm available for each wheelchair to be carried)
- complies with ISO10542 standard requirements
- correct bolts and spreader washers used
- minimum wheelchair space of 1200mm long by 700mm wide
Wheelchair Tie-down Restraints & Wheelchair Passenger Restraints
- check for ISO 10542-1 or equivalent markings
- check for maximum capacity markings on Wheelchair Tie-down Restraints
- ISO 10542-1 or equivalent markings only present, assume maximum capacity 85kg iv.If ISO 10542-1 or equivalent markings present and additional maximum capacity shown on official labelling make note of capacity, e.g. 120kg.
- check the retractors by pulling out the webbing to ensure they are locking properly
- ensure the webbing is not cut, frayed, damaged or contaminated by polishes, oils or chemicals
- check that metal parts are not worn, broken or cracked
- check connector parts to ensure they are not cracked, broken or missing
- check that mounting hardware, such as bolts, nuts, etc. are secure
- check floor anchorages for proper securement and operation
- check lap and shoulder belt webbing is not cut, frayed or damaged
- check buckles/carabiners for damage
Seating
- M1 Compliant seating being used in vehicles of 8 passenger seats or less
- seat back secure
- seat cushion secure
- seat legs attached to the vehicle in such a way that the load path will be transferred back into the vehicle
- seat belt stalks operating correctly
- compliant bolts and spreaders used
Cant Rail (if used)
- attached to a secure part of the bodywork
- correct bolts and spreaders used
Secure storage arrangements
Any equipment should be safely stowed when not in use. In particular it should be removed from any tracking (if fitted); and be secured so as to pose neither danger nor nuisance is likely to be caused to any person or property (in accordance with Construction and Use Regulation 100).