A Code of Practice for ‘Wheelchair Passport Schemes is soon to be launched by BSI. The BSI PAS 900 Wheelchair Passport Scheme will engage all stakeholders in the provision of transport for wheelchair seated passengers.
A seminar session will introduce the Scheme at the Mobility Roadshow at the East of England Showground in Peterborough from 1st to 3rd of July 2010, and will be presented by Unwin Safety Systems, the UK market leader for wheelchair tie-downs and occupant restraint systems.
The seminar will take place on Thursday 1st July from 2.30pm until 3.00pm.
Co-sponsored by two major County Councils and Unwin Safety Systems, BSI PAS 900 gives guidelines for the creation of a 'wheelchair passport', that will present key information needed by carers, transport providers, drivers and passenger assistants when transporting wheelchair seated passengers.
In conjunction with an overall risk management process that addresses user needs, information will be provided in a consistent and accessible manner.
BSI PAS 900 is a Code of Practice for a wheelchair passport schemes so that wheelchair seated passengers can enjoy access to safe transport” said Gerry O'Connor, Unwin Safety Systems Director of Sales and Marketing.
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