Evacuation Chair Training

Schedule

Course Information

Participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and legal requirements for evacuation chairs in workplaces and public buildings.

• Identify the components, features, and safe operating procedures of evacuation chairs.

• Demonstrate correct manual handling and team coordination when using an evacuation chair.

• Plan and execute a safe evacuation procedure for persons with mobility impairments.

• Conduct pre-use checks and basic maintenance on the evacuation chair.

• Understand emergency roles and responsibilities during fire or building evacuations.

The training is interactive and participative, using a combination of classroom-based instruction, equipment demonstration and supervised practical exercises using an evacuation chair on stairs or slopes (where safe and practicable).

Prerequisites

Credits