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

5.9.2.2 Standing Supports on Dual Ramped Entry Raised Platforms with Wheelchair Spaces Recommendations

The Committee recommends standing supports located on one side of the platform, integrated into the platform and stretching the full length of the platform (40-inch minimum) for dual ramped entry raised platforms.

Rationale for the recommendation

Users need to access either side of the ramp for entry. An individual accessing the ramp may have only one usable side due to conditions such as a stroke, or right or left side paralysis or weakness etc. The user can choose which side of the ramp to enter on and use the standing support as needed to help guide and position himself onto the scale platform.

A standing support must integrate into the platform so that it does not interfere with weight accuracy. The standing support spanning the full length of the platform, 40-inches minimum will provide maximum platform coverage for added safety and stability to users. The user can grab onto the standing support, gain access to the platform, position, and exit the platform.