Wheelchair Safety Tips
If you’re in a wheelchair, then you already know that safety is of the utmost importance. Being in an accident is bad enough, but wheelchair riders have to take precaution in everyday situations. For example, something as simple as crossing the street could be dangerous. Wheelchair riders must take extra precaution. They need to look both ways and make sure they have plenty of time to cross the street. They should also make sure that they are secured in their chairs. If someone bumps them or they accidentally brake too fast, they may spill out into the street. Hopefully, someone can help them, but if not, this can be a very dangerous situation. They have to make sure they fit securely in the chair and they have a safety belt or restraint. That way, even if they are bumped or brake too fast, they can maintain their balance and stay in the chair without any problems.
Public transportation can pose an issue too. Once the bus or train is in motion, there is danger that the chair can roll around and cause accidents, or worse, it can tip over and make injure the rider or other people. That’s why you need safety straps, so you can stay secure in one place. However, make sure you also have a web cutter. A web cutter is a special device that can quickly cut the straps in the event of an emergency. If, for example, the train or bus has to be evacuated quickly, you need to be able to cut yourself free and escape.