Beach Wheelchair Guidelines and Terms of Condition for Use

Guidelines For Beach Wheelchair Use

Who can use the Beach Wheelchair?

Consultation with a health professional should occur prior to use of the chair if a person has balance or sitting difficulties or if the person is prone to pressure sores or pain conditions. Persons or carers must take into consideration any specific issues relating to the person’s disability, which may affect the use of the chair. The chair is designed to be pushed by someone other than the person sitting in it. Users should not try to manoeuvre it on their own.

Transferring into the Beach Wheelchair

The chair has over size wheels. Special care is needed in transferring persons into and out of it due to the longer distance over the wheels to the seat and users should not attempt to transfer without assistance. Armrests can be removed to aid transfers. The chair does not have brakes. Transfers must occur on a flat surface with assistance to hold the wheelchair in position.

Using the Beach Wheelchair

The chair should be used under the supervision of two appropriate adult carers for water activities and a minimum of one adult care for other activities.

It is suitable for use on sand and some hiking paths. It is not an all-terrain product and should never be used on uneven terrain or steep slopes as it may tip over. The chair can become difficult to push in deep sand and if the person sitting in it is large.

It may float in the water and the manufacturers recommend a maximum depth of 15cm. It has been used in deeper water by steadying it with enough people however it must never be used as a floatation device. As a safety measure, straps should not be used when entering the water. The chair should not be used in wave or surf conditions.

Terms and Conditions

The borrower agrees to comply with the following conditions relating to the loan of the Beach Wheelchair and accepts responsibility for any costs, losses, or expenses arising from a breach of these conditions:

1. Care of Equipment
The Beach Wheelchair must not be damaged, modified, altered, or misused in any way.

2. Return of Equipment
At the conclusion of the loan period, the Beach Wheelchair must be returned to the original collection point in a clean condition and in good working order, allowing for fair wear and tear consistent with its condition at the commencement of the loan.

3. Appropriate Use
The Beach Wheelchair must only be used for its intended purpose and in accordance with the Guidelines for Use. The borrower must not undertake, permit, or allow any activity that may cause damage to the equipment.

4. Compliance with Guidelines
The borrower must comply with the Guidelines for use at all times during the loan period.

5. City's Authority
The borrower must comply with any lawful direction issued by the City. The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to approve or refuse loan applications and to cancel any booking. The City's decision in these matters is final.

6. Indemnity
The borrower indemnifies and holds harmless the City against any claim, loss, liability, cost, or expense arising from the use of the Beach Wheelchair during the loan period.

7. Limitation of Liability
The borrower acknowledges and agrees that the City accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury, illness, loss, damage, or harm suffered by any person or property arising from or associated with the use of the Beach Wheelchair during the loan period. This exclusion applies to the borrower and to any other person using the Beach Wheelchair, whether with or without the borrower's permission.