Evacuation Chair

During a regular workday, a fire alarm suddenly blared, and everyone panicked in a rush to leave the building. Unfortunately, Jane, who had trouble moving around, was stuck on the fourth floor. Luckily, the building had an evacuation chair, which helped her get out of the building with the help of trained staff.

This event showed how important it is to have evacuation chairs in buildings, especially for people with mobility impairments, to keep everyone safe.

The Importance of Evacuation Chairs in Ensuring Safety for All

In emergency situations like fires or earthquakes, people with mobility impairments can become trapped and unable to escape.

The story of Jane shows the importance of evacuation chairs in buildings to ensure everyone’s safety, especially those with disabilities.

These evac chairs provide a safe means of transport down stairs and out of the building.

With proper training and equipment, building management can ensure that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can evacuate safely. An evacuation chair is a crucial piece of equipment that can save lives in emergency situations.

Credit: Emergency Live

 Who needs to undergo an evacuation chair training?

“With the help of trained staff and the evacuation chair, Jane was safely transported down the stairs and out of the building” from the Jane story highlights the importance of proper training for staff members who may need to assist with the use of an evacuation chair.

In general, anyone who is responsible for the safe evacuation of people in a building should undergo evacuation chair training.

This includes building managers, health and safety officers, fire wardens, security personnel, and other designated emergency response team members.

Additionally, any staff members who may be required to assist with the use of an evac chair should also be trained, including receptionists, administrative staff, and maintenance workers.

Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the building owner or management to ensure that all necessary staff members receive proper training to safely and effectively operate an evac chair in an emergency situation.

What are the course contents?

• Explain why evacuation chairs are required and where they should be sited
• Examine the need for evacuation plans Incorporate the need to ensure that those who may require assistance during emergency are identified
• Understand how medical conditions and various types of disability can affect staff when evacuation is required
• Identify the possible problems associated with an evacuation
• Principles of manual handling to reduce injuries
• Practical use of the evacuation chair in the delegate’s environment.

Do you conduct individual or group training for all the courses?

Yes, we offer both group and individual training options for all of our courses, allowing for flexible learning and tailored instruction to meet the unique needs of each participant.

Where is the training conducted?

The training can be conducted On-Site, using your own equipment, to provide a more customized and practical training experience. Our expert trainers will come to your location and use your equipment to deliver the course, ensuring that participants learn on the tools they will use on the job. This approach not only makes the training more relevant to your specific needs but also saves you the hassle of setting up equipment for the training.

Is the training online, face-to-face, or blended?

Certainly! Our face-to-face training is delivered by expert trainers at your location, providing personalized instruction and hands-on learning for the most effective training experience. Using interactive teaching methods, our experienced professionals engage participants to make the learning enjoyable and effective.

How long does the course last?

Half day

Maximum delegates on one course

Up to 12 delegates

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