SAFETY INSPECTION
SECTION 2SAFETY INSPECTION
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST (CONTINUED)
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Initially | Weekly | Monthly | Periodically | |
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SPOKES |
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• Inspect for broken spokes. | X | X |
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REAR WHEELS (SECTION 10) |
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• No excessive side movement or binding |
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when lifted and spun. | X |
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• Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes. | X | X |
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TIRES (SECTION 10) |
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• Inspect for flat spots and wear. | X |
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CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the |
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wheels and tires should be checked |
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periodically for cracks and wear, and |
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should be replaced. |
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HANDRIMS (SECTION 10) |
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• Inspect for signs of rough edges. | X |
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WHEEL LOCKS (SECTION 11) |
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• Do not interfere with tires when rolling. | X |
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• Pivot points free of wear and looseness. | X |
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• Wheel locks easy to engage. | X |
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• Wheel locks prevent chair from moving |
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when engaged. | X | X |
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Chair | Sluggish | Casters | Squeaks | Loose- | Chair |
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Veers | Turn/ | and | ness in | 3 |
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Left/Right | Performance | Flutter | Rattles | Chair | Wheels | Solutions |
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| Check for loose |
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| stem nuts/bolts. | |
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| Check that all |
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| casters contact |
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| ground at the |
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| same time. | |
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| Check for loose |
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| nuts and bolts. | |
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| Check that rear |
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| wheels are equally |
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| X | spaced away from |
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| seat frame. | |
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Rehab Shower Commode Chair | 16 | Part No. 1118394 |
