Evacuation Chair Training
Under the Disabled Discrimination Act 2004 it is unlawful to discriminate against any person in regards to their employment. This includes evacuation of your premises in the event of a fire. Being left behind in a stairwell or refuge whilst other colleagues are leaving is not only harmful it is a breach of the regulations.
E H Systems will come to your premises and carry out effective training on your equipment. In addition this short course covers risk assessment and legislation.
Evacuation Chair Training for Operatives
The course content consists of a short theory session covering key areas such as, legislation and risk assessment and the practical side which covers use of the chair. There is plenty of time for the delegates to practise and gain confidence in its and their ability. The course is run using your own equipment; however ehsystems does have chairs that can be used if required. After completing the course the delegate will;
- Have a basic understanding of fire regulations affecting mobility impaired people
- Better understand issues affecting those with a mobility impairment
- Manual handling of the chair
- Have confidence in the chair and their ability to operate it.
Evacuation Chair Train the Trainer
This entails training the delegate to deliver the training as listed above. It is more intensive and uses videos, a training pack and more practical use of the chair. Upon completion the delegates will be able to carry out their own training sessions and safely instruct others.