Remove anti tippers or swing them into an upright position.
Pulling wheelchair up stairs.
He should be behind a wheelchair to lift and pull up the chair.
His job is to fully grip the wheelchair while the 1st person lifts it and move it up the stairs.
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.
Set up your wheelchair before climbing stairs.
Here are the steps on how to help your aging parent or loved one up the.
If you have a seat belt put it on.
It should be attached to the axle under the chair.
If you need help climbing stairs the setup of your wheelchair can make a difference.
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.
Now the 2nd person would be in front of the chair.