Global Field Ready Portfolio/Latrine Rails

| Type | Accessibility Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brynmor John |
| Location | Vanuatu |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2018 |
| Made | Yes |
| Replicated | Yes |
| Tools | Saw & drill |
| Uses | Toileting, Mobility Support |
| Making instructions | DS011 Maker Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Quality instructions | DS011 Test Plan.zip |
| Design files | DS011 Eng Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | DS011 CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
A support rail system to aid safe, easy transfers between a wheelchair and a latrine, reducing fall risk during a high-risk transfer moment. PVC pipe sections (40/45/70/75cm) joined with elbows/end caps and solvent cement; two M8 threaded rods and nuts join 70/75cm sections through a plywood base plate.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | DS011 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2018-11-03 |
| End Date | 2018-11-15 |
| Designer | Brynmor John |
| Maker | Brynmor John |
| Main Materials | PVC pipe & plywood |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 4 |
| Maker Readiness | 4 |
| User Readiness | 3 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 3 |
Manuals
[edit | edit source]Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Vanuatu |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Latrine Rails". Appropedia. Retrieved November 7, 2026. |