At A Glance: Government guidelines state evacuation chairs are the preferred choice for mobility impaired individuals during emergencies. Therefore, businesses must prepare for all vulnerable persons. Consequently, this training covers diverse physical and cognitive needs to ensure a safe, prompt exit for everyone.
Legal Requirements and Training Standards
UK law requires safe operator training if your building uses evacuation chairs or sledges. Furthermore, official guidelines dictate that this training must cover three core pillars to ensure true competence:
Disability Awareness: Understand the diverse physical, sensory, and cognitive needs of your team and visitors.
Evacuation Etiquette: Maintain dignity, reassurance, and clear communication during a high-stress emergency.
Manual Handling Techniques: Protect both the operator and the passenger through safe moving and lifting methods.
Why Our Training Is Different
We consistently prioritise absolute safety over speed. Therefore, we do not offer rushed shortcuts. This is because you cannot master these life-saving skills quickly. Consequently, our comprehensive sessions ensure that every attendee leaves feeling fully competent.
Practical Experience With Leading Equipment
We maintain an extensive portfolio of equipment to ensure realistic, hands-on learning. Specifically, we give your team the opportunity to train on a wide variety of brands. As a result, your staff are fully prepared for any workplace environment.
The Multi-Model Advantage For Trainers
We offer unparalleled variety for those attending our Train the Trainer programmes. For instance, our Evacuation Chair course covers six different chairs. This selection includes the standard Evac+Chair 300H and the versatile Ibex Transeat. Furthermore, our Evacuation Sledge course features six different types of sledges and ski sheets. Consequently, this selection includes models designed for AirFlow mattresses in healthcare settings.
Why Variety Matters
Training on multiple models ensures that your internal trainers possess a broad understanding of the entire market. Therefore, they learn mechanical differences and safety protocols rather than just one piece of kit. Additionally, this depth of knowledge is vital for conducting internal risk assessments. As a result, you can confidently build Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) across diverse portfolios.
Flexible Training Delivery
We host regular open courses at our Knutsford training centre. Alternatively, we provide private courses at your own premises. These private sessions are available nationwide. Furthermore, they allow your team to train on your own specific emergency stairways.
Expert Resources
Expand your knowledge by reading our latest professional guides:
Evacuation Chairs: Essential information for workplace safety.
Fire Evacuation Strategies: Best practices for complex buildings.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs): Creating inclusive safety plans.
Equipment Selection: How to choose the right evacuation chair for your needs.
