Evacuation Chair Training

Overview

To become competent in special needs emergency evacuation.

Learning

• By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• Explain the regulatory requirements that apply.
• List a range of disabilities of concern.
• Describe the steps involved in risk assessment.
• Understand the benefits from risk assessment.
• Follow procedures and safe systems of work.
• PEEP.
• Buddy system.
• Apply safe manual handling practices.
• Use an evac
• chair to help assist ‘buddies’ in their emergency exit.
• Evac chair operation skills practice.

Assessment

Qualitative assessment by tutor (For example: observations or demonstrations throughout course)