Evacuation Chair training courses in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh & Glasgow

The Evacuation Chair Training Course provides the necessary information and training so that you and your organisation can comply with the Equality Act 2010 (as amended).

WHO IS THIS TRAINING COURSE FOR?

The Evacuation Chair Training course is aimed at all employees who may be required to assist anybody that may benefit from the use of an evacuation chair during an evacuation procedure.

If you have any muscle medical problems we do not recommend this course for you. We are breaking basic lifting safety guidelines and this training is only allowed in a life threatening emergency such as in a fire evacuation. 

OBJECTIVES

To learn how to use the evacuation chair safely. The course will also lead your staff to have a better understanding of the fire regulations affecting mobility-impaired people along with the issues affecting those with mobility impairment.

EVACUATION CHAIR TRAINING COURSE SYLLABUS

• Legislation relating to fire evacuation strategies
• Introduction to Emergency Evacuation Plans / PEEPs
• Video on the safe use of the Evacuation Chair
• Theory on the use of the Evacuation Chair
• Practical use of the Evacuation Chair
• Limitations of use and safety considerations
• Returning to the building when safe
• Management of the Evacuation Chair

COURSE BENEFITS

The emphasis throughout is to make this course as enjoyable as possible, so that your staff pay attention and gain the knowledge required to use the evacuation chair with confidence should the need arise. This method is an excellent way to show your staff how to safely use the evacuation chair in a high impact short course. Your staff will have a better understanding of fire regulations affecting mobility-impaired people and the issues affecting those with mobility impairment.

The course is certificated and enables you or your organisation to conform with the Equality Act 2010 (as amended).

Course Duration - 3 - 4 hours.