Bicycle ambulance
Practical Action
4. Management process of Bicycle Ambulance
Normally, Bicycle Ambulance is not required frequently, so it is suitable to be constructed,
maintained and operated by a group. For its sustainable operation and management, following
points are to be taken note of:
Commitment should be provided for the participation of continuous operation and
appropriate management of the bicycle ambulance.
User committee should be formed by including representatives from the user
community.
As per the need, members of user committee should meet to find the solutions of the
problems and to find the solid conclusion with discussion in relation to its management.
At the beginning of this project, a fund should be created from the contribution of the
user community.
All the users should contribute to the management fund as fixed by the committee, for
the use in its maintenance and operation.
When it is not used, it should be made available for rent and can be used to earn money
out of it. It should be managed in such a way that there will not be any disturbances at
the time of emergency.
All the members of the committee should be actively involved for the required
management.
4.1 Maintenance
To avoid the friction, oiling should be done at a regular basis.
The wheel should be regularly cleaned as thread, cloth and hair can be entangled in it.
Knot bolt should be checked at least once every week.
Bicycle ambulance should be kept in shade to save it from dust, sun rays or other types
of pollutants.
The bus of the hinge should be oiled at least once a week (if possible daily).
The axle and hub of the wheel should be oiled at least once a week (if possible daily).
If there is any unusual sound produced from the cycle, it should be immediately checked
and repaired.
Oil or grease should be used daily in the brake system.
4.2 Daily operation and maintenance
To avoid friction, grease, Mobil gel or any other type of oils should be applied in the
clamp system, shock absorber, hinge, joint and braking system before its daily operation.
Maximum 2 persons should be allowed in the bicycle ambulance.
Bicycle ambulance should be placed in safe area after is use. It should be kept at a
place having a roof to protect it from sun rays and rainwater.
All the accessories of the bicycle ambulance should be checked before its use.
If there is problem in any accessories, it should be repaired or changed.
If there is any kind of unusual sound in its operation, it should be checked immediately.
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