It is not safe at all.
Take wheelchair up stairs.
The topchair s is a high tech solution it includes tracks that allow it to go up and down stairs each 20cm high.
But unfortunately sometimes it can t be avoided and should be tackled calmly and carefully.
Back the wheelchair to the base of the stairs.
Ascending and descending stairs is a problem for the wheelchair bound.
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The wheelchair backrest should be pointing towards the stairs in order for the 1 st helper positioned behind the user to be able to lift and pull the user up over the stairs.
Never try climbing a stair in a wheelchair with only one caregiver assisting.
Depending on how heavy the person in the wheelchair is and how strong the person helping is.
This helper who is positioned directly behind the user should make sure that they have a good grip on the handlebars in order to avoid endangering the user.
The stronger of the two helpers must be the one behind the wheelchair.
Going up the stairs.
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Going up a staircase or outdoor stairs with a wheelchair can be done by one person if necessary but it s recommended that two people assist in the process for optimal safety.
Always count on 2 people to assist.
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In most cases the models are made to suit several surfaces including steel wood concrete and even carpeted stairs.
If the person in the wheelchair is not at all able to walk up the stairs and there is no lift available the only option to lift the chair up the stairs.
How to get someone in a wheelchair up the stairs.