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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
Hemco Industries Special Needs Harness
ILC Reference NO 51:50:007
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This harness is designed to provide postural support and is not a substitute for a general purpose child harness in a vehicle. It is available in two sizes, small for children from 14 to 32 kilograms, and large for children and adults over 32 kilograms. It features a strap over each shoulder, a chest strap which envelops the trunk and loops for the placement of a vehicle lap belt or lap sash combination. The harness buckles to an adjustable tether strap which is anchored in the vehicle.
PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing
FEATURES
Features
The harness is available for both cars and buses.
48mm wide webbing is used in the harness.
Webbing in the neck area has been folded over to enhance comfort.
An anti submarine/crutch strap is optional to minimise sliding down and forward movement.
For lap sash belts, a gated buckle can be used to convert the belt to a lap style belt.
A tether extension strap is optional.
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to supplier/manufacturer manual and instructions for all safety and maintenance details with particular reference to fitting the harness to the user in conjunction with the existing seat belt, and installation of the harness in the vehicle.
Standards
AS/NZS 4370:1996 Restraint of children with disabilities in motor vehicles.
For some types of equipment, specific Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in and the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Standard(s).
CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
It may be helpful to refer to Australian Standards AS/NZS 4370: 1996 Restraint of children with disabilities in motor vehicles to assist in deciding the safest way to transport a child with a disability.
This item is designed to provide additional support for the user while sitting in a vehicle. It is required to be used in conjunction with the existing vehicle seatbelt. If this item impedes the vehicle seatbelt in any way, a letter from a doctor may be required to outline the need for this modification to the car seat restraint. For more information, contact Vic Roads on 13 11 71.
MODELS/STYLES
Anti Submarine/Crutch Strap
Extra tether strap small or large
Special Needs Harness
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
HEMCO INDUSTRIES,
BALLARAT, VIC
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