Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform and Platform Sides Recommendations

The Committee recommends a two-inch high edge protection on the back of the platform opposite the entry ramp and a minimum two-inch high edge protection on the sides of the platform.

Rationale for the recommendation

The edge protection adds a safety feature to prevent wheeled mobility device users from “over-shooting” the platform edges and tipping, falling, etc. Not all mobility devices stop immediately when braking to stop. The limitation on edge protection height will reduce the possibility that the edge protection will interfere with the patient’s footrest.

5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramp Scale with Edge Protection
(SOURCE: U.S. Access Board)