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1Regency Park Centre for Young Disabled, Kilkenny, Australia.
Prosthetics and Orthotics International
|April 1, 1991
Summary
New wheelchair restraint systems were developed and tested for motor vehicle safety in Australia, addressing a lack of regulations for disabled individuals. This led to a new standard for safer transport for wheelchair users.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Transportation Safety
Background:
- Wheelchair users in motor vehicles lacked legislated safety requirements in Australia.
- Existing restraint systems were found unsafe through dynamic testing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the safety concerns of wheelchair users in motor vehicles.
- To develop and evaluate improved wheelchair occupant and restraint systems.
Main Methods:
- Conducted dynamic testing of existing wheelchair restraint systems.
- Designed, developed, and marketed a new wheelchair occupant and restraint system.
- Established Australian Standard 2942-1987 for wheelchair restraints.
Main Results:
- Identified significant safety deficiencies in existing wheelchair restraint systems.
- Developed a new, effective wheelchair occupant and restraint system.
- The new system became a preferred choice for daily use organizations.
Conclusions:
- The development of a new restraint system significantly improved safety for wheelchair users.
- The establishment of Australian Standard 2942-1987 provides crucial design and performance requirements for vehicle restraints.
