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.

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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

Evacuation Chairs: Everything You Need to Know for Safe Emergency Evacuation
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Evacuation Chairs: Everything You Need to Know for Safe Emergency Evacuation

Evacuation chairs play a vital role in helping people with reduced mobility leave a building safely during an emergency, particularly when lifts cannot be used. They are designed to assist individuals down stairways quickly and safely, but they are only effective when supported by proper planning and trained operators.

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