Evacuation Chair Training

In the event of a fire, responsibility for evacuating the premises falls to the employer. In the event that staff or customers need to be evacuated down stairs (lifts must never be used in the event of fire) a system must be in place to assist wheelchair uses, or those with limited mobility, swiftly and safely down the stairs and out of the building. This course explains the need for and use of evacuation chairs, with ample demonstration and practice.

Evacuation chairs enable trained personnel to assist wheelchair users and other disabled staff or customers to escape from upper floors of buildings when lifts not available, e.g., in the event of a fire. This vital piece of equipment allows employers to comply with both the Disability Discrimination Act and Fire Regulations by enabling rapid, safe evacuation of all staff in the event of an emergency. The evacuation chair is extremely easy to use, but requires training and a certain amount of confidence to operate correctly. Training can be carried out at the clients’ own premises, using the onsite equipment, or elsewhere, using a chair provided by us.