To access information on the ARTG visit When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG. You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. For more information about standards also see To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Contact the supplier or refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+Head+Back+Seats Place Of Manufacture Easily detachable, folding headrests which fit a wheelchair with standard push handles are available. The use of a headrest is not legally required but strongly recommended. RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness that supports the user in the wheelchair but is not part of the vehicle restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself. When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require a Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) approved restraint system. RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that is only attached to the wheelchair and not to the vehicle.
Wheelchair accessible buses display a blue and white wheelchair sign on the front of the bus, and on the easy access door.Ī person sitting in a wheelchair within a car or van requires certification and RMS (Roads and Maritime Services) approval for the wheelchair and occupants restraint system where the wheelchair or occupant are restrained to the vehicle structure.
#Qm 710 wheelchair manual#
These will accommodate most manual and electric wheelchairs with maximum length 1250mm, maximum width 750mm, maximum turning circle1500mm and maximum weight 200kg.įor safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs are advised to face the back of the bus, bracing their wheelchair against the side of the space, applying the brakes and securing the seat belt of the wheelchair. There are spaces for two wheelchairs on the new buses. The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.Īll new Sydney buses feature special 'kneeling suspension' and a ramp to provide easy access for less mobile passengers. * R-net Control System - suitable for individuals with complex needs or when there is a preference for screen based menu options and information display. The knee fixation pads are required when a stand-up operation is conducted. * Powered legrests with knee fixation pads - the powered legrests offer a programmable length and angle adjustment. This backrest helps to reduce negative shear forces and can compensate for the relative movements of headrests, laterals and chin control during recline. * Anti shear backrest - an actuator-operated 120 mm anti shear backrest. Five memory seat positions can be programmed according to each user's individual needs. * This powered standing wheelchair allows the user to adjust to various seating positions by using a button on the seat function switch box. It can assist in smooth transition, reduce jarring and forward pitching while keeping the user in a stable, seated position * SpiderTrac Suspension - a gas suspension system that helps to absorb the impact when the wheelchair is ascending or descending a kerb. * Lie-down position into a straight horizontal position * Forward tilt angle to assist with transfers
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