First Aid
Fire Safety
Health and Safety
Manual Handling
Mental Health First AidEvac Chair
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For this course to go ahead a minimum of
5 attendees are required.
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In the event of a fire, responsibility for evacuating the premises falls to the employer. In the event that colleagues or customers need to be evacuated downstairs (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 benefits of evac chair training courses:
Our training courses offer peace of mind by imparting the knowledge and skills needed to safely use evacuation chairs in emergencies. Students learn about different evac chair types, their features, and their benefits, along with proper setup and usage procedures, including safe transfers for individuals with mobility limitations.
Students will build confidence in responding to emergencies, ensuring safety for all. They will also acquire effective teamwork skills, including communication and coordination for safely navigating stairs and uneven surfaces.
Overall, the peace of mind that comes with our chair training courses can be invaluable, helping individuals feel more prepared and capable in the face of emergencies. This can also help to reduce stress and anxiety during these situations, allowing individuals to focus on the task at hand and help ensure the safety of themselves and others.
- Learning Outcomes:
A range of subjects are covered including:
• The Key legislation surrounding evacuation chairs
• Where the evacuation chair falls into the fire plan
• Safe manual handling techniques and principles
• How to prepare and safely operate the evacuation chair
- Additional Information:
To ensure that employees have the knowledge, confidence and skills required to evacuate a mobility impaired person from a building in an emergency.
- Assessment Information:
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration, oral questioning, and written assessment. A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment. Learners pass or are referred.
- Certification:
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, learners will be awarded an un-accredited certificate in Evacuation chair Awareness. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
- Booking Enquiry:
If you would like to find out more about the above courses, to find out more about Synergy Training Services or to enquire about making a course booking, please get in touch.
PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 6 attendees are required to be booked on to each course in order for the courses to commence.
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