OPERATION
Ramp Safety
Wheelchair passengers and attendants (when applicable), must use basic common sense and good judgment regarding ramp safety. Each wheel- chair passenger has a unique set of physical abili- ties combined with the physical characteristics of his or her wheelchair that dictate the method in which he or she will enter and exit the Rampvan. Conse- quently, the procedures for safe operation outlined
Never board a Rampvan ramp if you or your at- tendant are intoxicated. The wheelchair should be positioned in the center of the ramp at all times. You must be able to clearly view the ramp whenever boarding and exiting the vehicle.
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in this manual are general in nature. Wheelchair at- tendants should be instructed on any special needs and/or procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair passengers.
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