Carry chairs
These chairs are kept in many schools, workplaces, and shops. They are used for moving casualty’s long passages and up and down stairs.
- Unfold the chair.
- Test it by pushing down the seat, to check that it can support the casualty’s weight.
- Confirm the following things.
- The canvas seat and back are not showing signs of wear and tear.
- The wheels move freely.
- The safety strap is secure
- There are no signs of other damage.
- Sit the casualty in the chair.
- Secure the safety strap over his arms.
- Put his feet on the footbar.
- Get a helper to support the chairs back so that it does not topple backwards along with the casualty.
- Explain the procedure to the casualty.
- Tip the chair backwards gently. Push it forwards carefully. Maintaining safety speed.
- Take corners widely to prevent the chair form overbalancing.
- Do no pull the chair, as it may cause the chair along with the casualty fall towards you.
- If there is a step or an immovable object in the way, use the following method.
- Stand behind the chair.
- Face it towards the top of the steps.
- Get your helper to sit a few steps down, facing the chair.
- Tip the chair backwards gently. Push it forwards so that the wheels are not the edge of the steps.
- Ask your helper to squat down and grasp the handles or footrest. Let him control the lift.
- Pick up the chair together, your helper straightening his legs as he lifts the chair.
- If you have to rest in the mid- lift, use the landing rather than the steps.
- If going up the steps, use reverse procedure.
