Online Evacuation Chair Training Courses

Evacuation Chair Training Course

Under the Disabled Discrimination Act 2005 and Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful to discriminate against any person with regard to any disability they may have, this includes the evacuation of your premises in the event of a fire. this fire Evacuation Chair training course will train your staff on how to use an evac chair safely in an emergency and help your business meet evacuation chair legislation.

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In an emergency, elevators cannot be used for evacuation, so stairs are the main escape route from a facility for all persons. Would your staff know how to use an evacuation chair when needed?

Our evacuation chair training (also known as ‘evac chair training’) informs your staff how to assemble an evacuation chair, when it is required to be used, how to use an evacuation chair to safely evacuate people with mobility impairments and understand the relevant evacuation chair legislation. This course is suitable for anyone and will allow them to become the responsible person for aiding people who need the evacuation chair.

Ensure that your business meets legal obligations, is up-to-date with new regulations and your staff are adequately trained in emergency escape procedures for all, including the mobility impaired.

Duration Dependent on delivery method, this Evacuation Chair training takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this online Evacu chair training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this Emergency Evacuation Chair training online course, either download your certificate or access it at a later date online.

Accreditations Our fire Evacuation Chair training courses are CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Evacuation Chair Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Evacuation Chair training course, learners should know and understand the following:

How to use an evacuation chair
How to use an evacuation chair to safely evacuate people with mobility impairments under supervision
Assembling an evacuation chair
Assembling an evacuation chair with confidence
When an evacuation chair may be needed
Understand when an evacuation chair may be required to be used
The term 'Fire Refuge Point'
Understand the term 'Fire Refuge Point'
The balance point
Demonstrate the balance point of an evacuation chair
Travelling in an evacuation chair
Experience the feeling of travelling in an evacuation chair
Evacuation chair legislation
Understand the relevant Evacuation Chair legislation

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FAQ - The Evacuation Chair training course

Frequently asked questions

Due to the importance of Evacuation Chair training, our training experts often get asked the below common questions.

To become certified in Evacuation Chair training, get in touch today, and gain the knowledge and skill set on how to swiftly use an evacuation chair whilst keeping the operator and evacuee as safe as possible.

What is evacuation chair training?

Evacuation chair training teaches your staff how to confidently use an evacuation chair and how to safely evacuate people with mobility impairments in an emergency.

You may think using an evac chair is quite simple but to use it correctly, it requires technique, which requires full training. If it isn’t used correctly, it can cause injury to both the operator and the evacuee. The responsible persons to use an evacuation chair must be confident to use the device when needed.

Enquire today by sending us a message here or giving us a call and enrol your staff on our emergency Evacuation Chair training.

How frequently do you need to take evacuation chair training? There is no legal rule for evacuation chair training frequency, but it is recommended to be completed yearly to ensure your staff are up-to-date on new evacuation chair legislation and techniques on how to operate the chair safely.

Can anyone use an evacuation chair? Yes, anyone can use an evacuation chair, as long as they have received the correct, professional training. Using the evac chair incorrectly could cause injury to both the person using the chair (evacuee) and the person using the evacuation chair (the operator).

Is evac chair training mandatory?

Evac chair training isn’t mandatory/a legal requirement (yet) but as a business, ensuring safe evacuations from your premises is a legal requirement under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

So, if you do choose to have evacuation chairs, then you must ensure you provide adequate training to any employee who would be the responsible person for using an evacu chair in an emergency.

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Our online Evacuation Chair training can be completed via a dedicated webinar or blended learning. Upon successful completion, all learners will receive an Evacuation Chair certificate and will be certified in using an evacuation chair in an emergency.

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