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Be certain there is adequate | performing safe passenger load- | a time. The attendant should not | |||||||||||||
clearance outside the vehicle be- | ing and unloading procedures. | board the ramp with the passen- | |||||||||||||
fore deploying the power ramp. | Observe your passengers at all | ger except when assistance is | |||||||||||||
The ramp operator (attendant) | times when they are entering and | required and the load capacity is | |||||||||||||
exiting the vehicle. Attendants | not exceeded. Always return the | ||||||||||||||
and bystanders must keep clear | must be aware of any special | ramp to the stowed position when | |||||||||||||
of the area in which the ramp | needs and/or procedures required | not in use. | |||||||||||||
operates and clear of all moving | for safe transport of wheelchair |
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parts. Attendants must ensure | passengers. |
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the ramp, it is your responsibil- | capacity of the ramp. Passen- |
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ity to oversee and/or assist in | gers should enter and exit one at |
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