WTORS Inspection Checklist
A WTORS inspection should check the condition and operation of the wheelchair securement, occupant restraint, vehicle anchorages and any docking equipment before the system is relied on for transport.
What should be checked on webbing?
- Cuts, tears and fraying
- Severe abrasion
- Heat or chemical damage
- Contamination
- Damaged stitching
- Webbing that does not extend, retract or tension correctly
What should be checked on hooks and fittings?
Look for distortion, cracking, corrosion, excessive wear and fittings that do not fully close, latch or release as intended.
What should be checked on buckles and retractors?
Confirm buckles latch and release correctly and retractors extend, retract and lock or tension in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
What should be checked on floor track and anchorages?
Look for visible damage, looseness, deformation, contamination or obstructions that prevent the fitting from engaging correctly.
What should be checked on docking systems?
Confirm the wheelchair interface, docking base, release system and any engagement indicator operate as intended. Do not transport if the docking system does not positively engage.
What should happen after a crash?
Follow the WTORS manufacturer’s post-crash inspection and replacement instructions. Equipment should not automatically remain in service simply because no damage is visible.
When should equipment be taken out of service?
Remove equipment from service when damage, contamination or malfunction means it cannot be used as intended, or when the manufacturer requires inspection or replacement.
How often should WTORS be inspected?
Use the inspection frequency specified by the equipment manufacturer and the organisation’s maintenance system. Operators should also complete a basic pre-use check before transport.
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