Sharing Practical Knowledge
I write regular articles for Responsible Persons, Facilities Managers and Health & Safety professionals covering topics such as:
Fire Risk Assessments and evacuation chairs
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
Choosing the right evacuation chair
Training and refresher requirements
Care homes, schools and healthcare settings
Common evacuation planning mistakes
The Evacuation Chair blog
Welcome to the evacuation chair blog. Here you’ll find a range of articles covering topics related to evacuation chairs, their operation, training, maintenance and UK legal requirements. I hope you find the content useful and informative.
Need Some Practical Advice?
If you're unsure whether you need an evacuation chair, how many operators to train, or how your current arrangements should work, I'm always happy to have an informal conversation.
Paul McCann
What Happens During Evacuation Chair Training?
Find out what to expect during evacuation chair operator training, from practical stairway exercises and PEEPs to certification and building-specific training.
Where Should an Evacuation Chair Be Stored?
Learn where an evacuation chair should be stored for quick, safe access during an emergency. Practical advice to ensure that everyone can be evacuated safely from your premises.
Ask yourself, "Could our trained operators get to it quickly and use it without delay if the fire alarm sounded right now?"
How Often Should Evacuation Chair Training Be Refreshed?
An evacuation chair is only effective if the people using it have the confidence and competence to operate it safely during an emergency.
Many organisations invest in evacuation chairs and provide initial operator training but then overlook the importance of regular refresher training. Like any practical skill, evacuation chair operation can deteriorate over time if it is not practised.