Evacuation Chair Training
Fire safety regulations require employers to put systems in place for evacuating disabled employees from the upper floors of a building.
The Evacuation Chair course is valid for 3 years and teaches delegates the theory behind moving a casualty into the ‘Casualty Evacuation Chair’ from: sitting on the floor, lying on the floor, from a wheelchair and from standing. The knowledge learnt on this course is tested through a series of practical exercises and mentored sessions.
Next Available Course: Available on request
Duration: 1 Day
Validation: 3 Years
Awarding Body:
Price per delegate: £35 +VAT
Price per course (max 15): £345 +VAT
Course Benefits
- Correct techniques – implement best practice manual handling and lifting techniques
- Equipment familiarisation – delegates will gain an in-depth insight into how an evacuation chair works
- Qualified and experienced trainers – specialists in manual handling and legislation
- Upskilled employees and contractors – improved knowledge and confidence using evacuation chair equipment
- Ability to apply best practice procedures for implementing safe lifting measures
- Supports workforce development
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise the situations in which it is appropriate to use a casualty evacuation chair
- Recognise the manual handling hazards associated with using the chair
- Successfully move an individual from various positions into the chair
- Safely use the chair to move an individual downstairs
- Recognise the limitation of the chair
- Safe manoreuvring of casualty between different floors
- Safe way of moving a casualty
- Supports effective communication skills
Course Syllabus
- Recognise the situations to which it is appropriate to use a casualty evacuation chair
- Successfully move an individual from various positions into the chair
- Recognise the limitations of the chair
- Recognise the manual handling hazards associated with using the chair
- Safely use the chair to move an individual downstairs
- Best practice evacuation working principles
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