BS_8603-2020.pdf

BS8603:2020BSI Standards PublicationWheelchair transport passportschemes-Code of practicebsi.BRITISH STANDARDBS8603:2020ContentsPageForewordiiIntroduction21 Scope22Normative references3Terms and definitions4 Operational framework4.1 General54.2Wheelchair passport creation4.3Roles,responsibilities and skills4.4Inter-agency working9Information for the wheelchair passport105.1General105.2Wheelchair user information105.3Wheelchair and seating information115.4Transport requirements12Passport design126.1 Layout126.2Durability136.3Accessibility136.4Use of images136.5Mounting136.6Replacement13Marking14Annex A(informative)Example of a transport risk assessment process and template15Table A.1-Part 1:Passenger/service user identification16Table A.2-Part 2:Passenger mobility17Table A.3-Part 3:Passenger medical information18Table A.4-Part 4:Passenger behaviour20Table A.5-Part 5:Passenger communication21Table A.6-Part 6:Risk assessment summary22Annex B(informative)Passport examples23Figure B.1-Example of a OR code23Table B.1-Wallet type passport example24Annex C(normative)Risk considerations and awareness26Bibliography28Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover,and inside front cover,pages i to iv,pages 1 to 28,an inside back cover anda back cover.THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION 2020-ALL RIGHTS RESERVED IBS8603:2020BRITISH STANDARDForewordPublishing informationThis British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited,under licence from The BritishStandards Institution,and came into effect on 30 April 2020.It was prepared by SubcommitteeCH/173/1,Wheelchairs,under the authority of Technical Committee CH/173,Assistive products forpersons with disability.A list of organizations represented on these committees can be obtained onrequest to their secretary.SupersessionThis British Standard supersedes BS 8603:2013,which is withdrawn.Information about this documentThis British Standard is intended for transport operations where risk assessment of individualpassenger needs has taken place as part of an overall risk management process.It is intended to beused in harmony with other risk assessment processes that might already be in place.The termpassporthas been adopted,and it has been noted that the term has connotations ofcross-boundary freedom of movement.Whilst the intention of this standard is to provide guidelinesfor passport schemes operated on a local basis,extensive adoption of the scheme across the UK willfacilitate easier and safer travel.This publication can be withdrawn,revised,partially superseded or superseded.Informationregarding the status of this publication can be found in the Standards Catalogue on the BSI website by contacting the Customer Services teamWhere websites and webpages have been cited,they are provided for ease of reference and arecorrect at the time of publication.The location of a webpage or website,or its contents,cannotbe guaranteed.Use of this documentAs a code of practice,this British Standard takes the form of guidance and recommendations.It should not be quoted as if it were a specification and particular care should be taken to ensure thatclaims of compliance are not misleading.Any user claiming compliance with this British Standard is expected to be able to justify any course ofaction that deviates from its recommendations.It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the execution of its provisionswill be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people,for whose use it hasbeen produced.Presentational conventionsThe provisions of this standard are presented in roman(i.e.upright)type.Its recommendations areexpressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is should.Commentary,explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type,and doesnot constitute a normative element.Where words have alternative spellings,the preferred spelling of the Shorter Oxford EnglishDictionary is used(e.g.organizationrather thanorganisation).II THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION 2020-ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDBRITISH STANDARDBS8603:2020Contractual and legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract.Users areresponsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION 2020-ALL RIGHTS RESERVED IIIBS8603:2020BRITISH STANDARDTHIS PAGE DELIBERATELY LEFT BLANK