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
Do You Legally Need an Evacuation Chair? UK Requirements Explained
This blog is intended as a general guide to help you understand what UK legislation affects evacuation chairs.
In most cases, there is no UK law that automatically requires every business or building to have an evacuation chair. However, businesses and other organisations do have legal responsibilities to ensure that people can evacuate safely in an emergency.