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CH/173/1 - Wheelchairs

Sector: Governance & Resilience

Categories: Electromagnetic compatibility. General | Aids. Other | Application layer | Aids. Adaptation for moving | Hospital equipment | Aids. Disabled persons | Sterilizing equipment | Passenger cars. Caravans and light trailers | Ergonomics | Health care technology | Ignitability and burning behaviour. Materials and products | Crash protection and restraint systems | Rectifiers. Converters. Stabilized power supply

Overview: Under the direction of CH/173, is responsible for the UK input into ISO/TC173/SC1 and CEN/TC 293 for standards relating to wheelchairs.

Committee standards activity

In Progress (11)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
ISO/TC 173/SC 1 N 908, ISO/NP 16840-3	Wheelchair seating -- Part 3: Determination of static, impact and repetitive load strengths for postural support devices Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Measurement and Science \| Testing \| Testing. Electrical and electronic \| Healthcare \| Aids. Disabled persons \| Aids. Disabled persons. General \| Aids. Adaptation for moving Proposal begins : 2019-08-15	Proposal
ISO/TC 173/SC 1 N 905, ISO/NP 24600-25	Wheelchairs- -- Part 25: Batteries and chargers for powered wheelchairs -- Requirements and test methods Categories: Standardization. General rules \| Healthcare \| Hospital equipment \| Aids. Disabled persons \| Aids. Adaptation for moving \| Cells and batteries \| Cells and batteries. Primary \| Electronics Proposal begins : 2019-07-22	Proposal
ISO/NP TS 16840-16	Wheelchair seating — Part 16: Part 16: Terminology and concepts related to computer simulations and their applicability to assessing wheelchair seating and systems Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-08-19	Proposal
ISO/NP 24669-1	Water-absorbent polyacrylate in urine absorbing products -- Part 1: Part 1: Test methods Categories: Measurement and Science \| Testing \| Testing. General \| Healthcare \| Medical equipment \| Aids. Disabled persons \| Aids. Incontinence and ostomy Proposal begins : 2019-10-07	Proposal
ISO/NP 24600-25,- ISO/TC 173/SC 1 N 905	Wheelchairs- -- Part 25: Part25: Batteries and chargers for powered wheelchairs -- Requirements and test methods Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Measurement and Science \| Testing \| Testing. Electrical and electronic \| Healthcare \| Aids. Disabled persons \| Aids. Disabled persons. General \| Aids. Adaptation for moving \| Electrical engineering \| Cells and batteries Proposal begins : 2019-08-06	Proposal
BS ISO 7176-25:2022/Amd 1	ISO 7176-25:2022/DAmd 1 Wheelchairs. Part 25: Lead-acid batteries and chargers for powered wheelchairs. Requirements and test methods. Amendment 1: Range of charging voltage and range of the minimum and maximum rated DC output voltage for testing Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Public comment begins : 2024-08-14	Public comment
BS ISO 7176-14:2022/Amd 1	ISO 7176-14:2022/DAmd 1 Wheelchairs. Part 14: Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters. Requirements and test methods. Amendment 1: Correction of referred standard Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Public comment begins : 2024-08-14	Public comment
BS ISO 16840-6	Wheelchair seating — Part 6: Simulated use and determination of the changes in properties of seat cushions Categories: Unclassified documents Drafting begins : 2025-01-08	Drafting
BS ISO 16840-13:2021/Amd 1	ISO 16840-13:2021/DAmd 1 Wheelchair seating. Part 13: Determination of the lateral stability property of a seat cushion. Amendment 1 Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Public comment begins : 2024-08-14	Public comment
BS ISO 16840-12:2021/Amd 1	ISO 16840-12:2021/DAmd 1 Wheelchair seating. Part 12: Envelopment and immersion characterization of seat cushions using a dual semispherical indenter. Amendment 1 Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Public comment begins : 2024-08-14	Public comment

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD ISO/TS 16840-15:2024	Wheelchair seating. Selection, placement and fixation of flexible postural support devices in seating Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2024-04-25	Published standard
PD ISO/TS 16840-14:2023	Wheelchair seating. Concepts related to managing external forces to maintain tissue integrity Categories: Health care technology \| Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2023-05-23	Published standard
PD ISO/TR 16840-9:2015	Wheelchair seating. Clinical interface pressure mapping guidelines for seating Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2015-07-31	Published standard
PD ISO/TR 13570-2:2014	Wheelchairs. Typical values and recommended limits of dimensions, mass and manoeuvring space as determined in ISO 7176-5 Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2014-07-21	Published standard
BS ISO 7176-9:2009	Wheelchairs. Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2010-03-12	Published standard
BS ISO 7176-5:2008	Wheelchairs. Determination of dimensions, mass and manoeuvring space Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2008-09-25	Published standard
BS ISO 7176-4:2008	Wheelchairs. Energy consumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters for determination of theoretical distance range Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2010-03-12	Published standard
BS ISO 7176-30:2018	Wheelchairs. Wheelchairs for changing occupant posture. Test methods and requirements Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2018-12-17	Published standard
BS ISO 7176-3:2012	Wheelchairs. Determination of effectiveness of brakes Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2013-04-15	Published standard
BS ISO 7176-28:2012	Wheelchairs. Requirements and test methods for stair-climbing devices Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Published standard begins : 2013-02-01	Published standard

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD ISO/TS 16840-12:2015	Wheelchair seating. Apparatus and method for cushion envelopment testing Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2021-12-02	Withdrawn
PD ISO/TS 16840-11:2014	Wheelchair seating. Determination of perspiration dissipation characteristics of seat cushions intended to manage tissue integrity Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2022-05-23	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-9:2001	Wheelchairs. Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2010-03-12	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-8:2014	Wheelchairs. Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2016-07-26	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-6:2001	Wheelchairs. Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration of electric wheelchairs Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2018-06-29	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-3:2003	Wheelchairs. Determination of effectiveness of brakes Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2013-04-15	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-25:2013	Wheelchairs. Batteries and chargers for powered wheelchairs Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2022-10-25	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-24:2004	Wheelchairs. Requirements and test methods for user-operated stair-climbing devices Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2013-02-01	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-22:2000	Wheelchairs. Set-up procedures Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2014-09-11	Withdrawn
BS ISO 7176-2:2001	Wheelchairs. Determination of dynamic stability of electric wheelchairs Categories: Aids. Adaptation for moving Withdrawn begins : 2017-11-03	Withdrawn

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Committee members

Nominating organizations

Active Design Ltd
British Healthcare Trades Association
Committee Manager
Curtiss-Wright
D f T - Department for Transport
Freedom One Life
Independent Restraint and Vehicle Conversion Expert
Posture and Mobility Group
Power Wheelchair/Electronic Control Systems Expert
Rehabilitation Engineering Service Manager Group
Rocket Girl Coaching
Sunrise Medical
WAVCA - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Converters’ Association

Liaisons with other committees

Convenor - CEN/TC 293/WG 9
Individual Capacity - Clinical Scientist
Individual Capacity - Design
Individual Capacity - Penny & Giles Controls
Individual Capacity - Portable Ramps
Individual Capacity - Rehabilitation Engineering
Individual Capacity - Unwin - An Autoadapt Company
Individual Capacity – Seating Specialist

BSI roles

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