Staying Safe in a Wheelchair

Published: October 13, 2014

If you happen to be in a wheelchair and feel as if you could benefit from becoming more familiar with safety tips, then we can help! We know how important it is for you to feel safe and secure every single time you're in your wheelchair. Therefore, we've put together a list of safety tips that you can try incorporating into you daily routine.

Safety Tips

If you're in a wheelchair and you're looking for safety tips to practice, then you've come to the right place! Below, you'll find tips that may come in handy. Take a look:

Buckle Up

For your own safety, it's important to buckle your seat belt. Though you can control your power wheelchair, belts should be used for safety and protection purposes.

Follow Instructions

Before you start using your wheelchair, you'll find it quite helpful to read the owner's manual and follow all instructions that have been printed.

Check Brakes, Belts, and Gears

In order for you to be safe, it's important to make sure that the brakes, belts, and gears of your chair are working and up to date. If your chair isn't properly working, then you can't possibly be getting the most from or be that safe.

Reserve Power

If you're not using your chair, then make sure you shut it off to reserve power. This will help to save power for when you really need it.

Avoid High Speeds

Unless you have a reason to be traveling quickly, try to always stay at a safe pace. Find a speed that you're comfortable with and then stick to said speed.

It's Not a Toy

Your power wheelchair is not a toy. Therefore, don't allow children to play on your chair. In fact, no one else should really be sitting on or using your chair, as they could change settings or hurt the device in some way.

Finding Safety Techniques...

When it comes to finding safety techniques, it's important to pursue methods that work best for you and your needs. You may try the tips listed above or even have some of your own to test out. Always do you best to promote safety.