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Wheelchair Bay Temporary Install and Remove
Step-by-step instructions for safely installing and removing wheelchair bays, focusing on proper manual handling and safety protocols. Perfect for operations supervisors and general operators.
Step-by-step instructions for safely installing and removing wheelchair bays, focusing on proper manual handling and safety protocols. Perfect for operations supervisors and general operators.
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<h4>REQUIRED PPE</h4> <ul> <li>Ensure correct manual handling techniques are used</li> <li>When inserting feet, ensure they are locked in place</li> <li>Ensure seats are reinstalled securely once wheelchair bay is removed</li> </ul>

REQUIRED PPE

  • Ensure correct manual handling techniques are used
  • When inserting feet, ensure they are locked in place
  • Ensure seats are reinstalled securely once wheelchair bay is removed
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<p><strong>Task:</strong> Transport equipment to wheelchair bay position on transverse.</p> <p><strong>Action:</strong> Use correct manual handling, 2-person lift/push, avoid pinch points, wear gloves.</p> <p><strong>Hazards:</strong> Manual handling injury, crushing fingers and feet.</p> <p><strong>Responsible:</strong> Ops Supervisor, General Operators.</p>

Task: Transport equipment to wheelchair bay position on transverse.

Action: Use correct manual handling, 2-person lift/push, avoid pinch points, wear gloves.

Hazards: Manual handling injury, crushing fingers and feet.

Responsible: Ops Supervisor, General Operators.

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<p><strong>Task:</strong> Remove seats when required.</p> <p><strong>Action:</strong> Use correct manual handling techniques. Minimum 2-person lift. Rotate job roles to avoid long periods of repetitive movements.</p> <p><strong>Hazards:</strong> Manual handling injury due to repetitive movement or awkward posture.</p> <p><strong>Responsible:</strong> Ops Supervisor, General Operators.</p>

Task: Remove seats when required.

Action: Use correct manual handling techniques. Minimum 2-person lift. Rotate job roles to avoid long periods of repetitive movements.

Hazards: Manual handling injury due to repetitive movement or awkward posture.

Responsible: Ops Supervisor, General Operators.

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<p><strong>Task:</strong> Insert feet into wheelchair bay platform.</p> <p><strong>Action:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Insert and lock all four feet.</li> <li>Use same type and height feet in good repair.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hazards:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collapse if feet not properly inserted.</li> <li>Tripping hazard if incorrect equipment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsible:</strong> Ops Supervisor, General Operators.</p>

Task: Insert feet into wheelchair bay platform.

Action:

  • Insert and lock all four feet.
  • Use same type and height feet in good repair.

Hazards:

  • Collapse if feet not properly inserted.
  • Tripping hazard if incorrect equipment.

Responsible: Ops Supervisor, General Operators.

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<p><strong>Task:</strong> Lift platform into position over seating rail, ensuring it's level with the transverse.</p> <p><strong>Action:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Use correct manual handling, 2-person lift.</li> <li>Keep hands and feet clear of pinch point</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hazards:</strong> Manual handling injury, crushing fingers, tripping hazard if not level.</p> <p><strong>Responsible:</strong> Ops Supervisor, General Operators.</p>

Task: Lift platform into position over seating rail, ensuring it's level with the transverse.

Action:

  • Use correct manual handling, 2-person lift.
  • Keep hands and feet clear of pinch point

Hazards: Manual handling injury, crushing fingers, tripping hazard if not level.

Responsible: Ops Supervisor, General Operators.

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<p><strong>Task:</strong> Insert front and side kickboards.</p> <p><strong>Action:</strong> Ensure all wheelchair bays have correct kickboards secured before walking away.</p> <p><strong>Hazards:</strong> If kickboards are not installed, patrons could step or roll off the platform, resulting in injury.</p> <p><strong>Responsible:</strong> Ops Supervisor, General Operators.</p>

Task: Insert front and side kickboards.

Action: Ensure all wheelchair bays have correct kickboards secured before walking away.

Hazards: If kickboards are not installed, patrons could step or roll off the platform, resulting in injury.

Responsible: Ops Supervisor, General Operators.

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<p><strong>Task:</strong> Install chairs as per plan.</p> <p><strong>Action:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Use correct manual handling.</li> <li>Keep pathway clear.</li> <li>Carry one chair at a time.</li> <li>Rotate job roles to avoid repetition.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hazards:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manual handling injury</li> <li>Trip or fall while carrying chairs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsible:</strong> Ops Supervisor, General Operators.</p>

Task: Install chairs as per plan.

Action:

  • Use correct manual handling.
  • Keep pathway clear.
  • Carry one chair at a time.
  • Rotate job roles to avoid repetition.

Hazards:

  • Manual handling injury
  • Trip or fall while carrying chairs

Responsible: Ops Supervisor, General Operators.

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<p><strong>Task:</strong> Reinstall arena seats correctly.</p> <p><strong>Action:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Use correct manual handling.</li> <li>Ensure seats and clips are secure.</li> <li>Rotate job roles to avoid repetition.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hazards:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manual handling risks (steps 1-6)</li> <li>Injury if seats are not reinstalled properly</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsible:</strong> Ops Supervisor, General Operators.</p>

Task: Reinstall arena seats correctly.

Action:

  • Use correct manual handling.
  • Ensure seats and clips are secure.
  • Rotate job roles to avoid repetition.

Hazards:

  • Manual handling risks (steps 1-6)
  • Injury if seats are not reinstalled properly

Responsible: Ops Supervisor, General Operators.

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