SAFETY OF WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS ON MOTOR VEHICLES & WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SOLUTIONS FOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT • • • • • • • Introduction to Q`Straint What is Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint System (“WTOR”)? Risks of travelling without any or proper Wtors Crash Video Wheelchair Securement Solutions for Private Transport Wheelchair Securement Solutions for Public Transport Q&A Q`Straint Q’Straint Based in USA and UK Manufacturers of wheelchair tie-downs and occupant restraint systems Q’Straint provides equipment to enable safe transport of wheelchair seated passengers travelling in motor vehicles. Such equipment is called Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems. Abbreviated WTORS Products are intended to be used for securing both manual and powered wheelchairs. Wheelchair tie-downs and Occupant Restraint System Wheelchair tie-downs: Four point tie-downs for the securement of wheelchairs Anchorages: Aluminium tracks and floor pockets Occupant (passenger) restraints: Three point lap and shoulder belts A complete system of (1) wheelchair securement and (2) occupant restraints What’s at stake? SAFETY OF WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER SAFETY OF OTHER PASSENGERS ON BOARD In case of an accident • Health issues: Injuries / fatalities •Legal issues: Liability of transporter to ensure travel safety How to reduce risks? Reducing The Risk: No Tie downs Reducing The Risk: No Occupant Restraints Wheelchair Securement Solutions for Private Transport QLK 150 One Point Docking Station QLK 150 Wheelchair Securement Solutions for Public Transport Quantum Thanks
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