Evacuation Chair Training
On-site at your premises
Practical, on-site evacuation chair training delivered at your premises, using your own equipment and stairways. Give your team the confidence to evacuate people with limited mobility safely, with a certificate of attendance for every successful delegate
Which training course do I need?
| Compare | Basic Operator | Train the Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Staff who will operate the equipment | Key staff who will train colleagues |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours | Approximately 3 to 4 hours |
| Class size | Up to 4 delegates | Up to 4 delegates |
| Theory | Legislation and risk assessment | UK legislation, who may need help, reasons to evacuate, equipment locations, do’s and don’ts |
| Practical | Preparing, manoeuvring and storing the equipment | Practical session plus how to instruct others safely |
| PEEP support | – | Helps delegates assist in preparing PEEPs |
| Takeaways | Certificate of attendance | Certificate of attendance + downloadable Trainer’s Pack |
Both courses are run in-house on your own equipment, with a maximum of 4 delegates so everyone gets hands-on time with the chair. Train the Trainer is for internal cascade training only and is not a commercial training qualification.
Why is evacuation chair training important?
An evacuation chair is only as effective as the person using it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, staff must receive adequate safety training, and anyone expected to evacuate a person with limited mobility needs to know how to prepare the chair, transfer the passenger and control the descent safely, before an emergency happens.
Training on your own premises, with your own chairs and stairways, means your team practises in the exact conditions they would face in a real evacuation.
Who should attend?
- Fire wardens
- Health & safety staff
- Facilities teams
- Care staff
- School staff
- Reception & security
Book on-site training
Tell us how many staff need training and where your equipment is located, and we’ll arrange a course at a time that suits you.
