Safe Use of an Evacuation Chair Course

Course overview

This training is part of our Eden Custom Training Fire Safety suite of courses. The training and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the:

  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995
  • Disability Equality Duty (DED) 2006

The Safe Use of an Evacuation Chair Course will:

  • Give learners hands-on experience in preparing and operating their evacuation chair.
  • Provide guidance on the safe evacuation of the mobility impaired.

Learners will develop their knowledge and skills for evacuating people and become confident to operate an evacuation chair in an emergency situation.

Safe Use of an Evacuation Chair Course

Course content

What’s covered?

The 2-hour course covers:

  • Theory and specifications of an evacuation chair
  • When an evacuation chair may be needed
  • Preparing an evacuation chair for use
  • Safely operating an evacuation chair
  • A fire action plan incorporating an evacuation chair

Who’s it for?

This course is for all employees who have been assigned to help with the evacuation of people with impaired mobility.

Entry requirements

Learners must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training.

Requalification

This certificate is valid for 3 years. The learner must retake the training before the certificate expiry date.

Book this course

Course duration

2 hours.

Price

£195 + VAT per group of 5-12 learners.

In-house course bookings: the calendar below shows availability. Select in-house course booking from the drop-down and then select required date to book training for a group of staff.

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