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Abstract

Specifies design and performance requirements for appliances which incorporate a platform, ramp, sling, seat or harness, for use by people with disabilities in boarding and alighting from motor vehicles. Covers only those appliances that are attached to a vehicle.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-067 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 25 November 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of
New Zealand on 17 February 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-067:
Association of Consultants in Access Australia
Australian Rehabilitation an Assistive Technology Association
Bus and Coach Association NZ
Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (SA)
Employers Chamber of Commerce Central
Engineers Australia
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS)
Novita Children's Services
Occupational Therapy Australia
Physical Disability Australia
Royal Perth Hospital
TAD Australia
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia
Therapeutic Goods Administration

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the design and performance of hoists and ramps which are intended to be installed in motor vehicles, for use by people with disabilities in boarding and alighting from motor vehicles.
Freestanding hoisting appliances or appliances for hoisting unoccupied wheelchairs into or onto a motor vehicle are not included.
NOTE: This Standard does not cover all of the access needs of ambulant people with disabilities using a hoist. Vertical height requirements at the hoist/vehicle interface cannot be specified due to the variable limitations imposed by vehicle design.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 02/09/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 02/09/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-067
Supersedes	AS 3856.1-1991 DR 97224