Evacuation Chair Training Course
Based in Central Scotland, ESL Services provides professional Evacuation Chair Training Course nationwide, with courses available for organisations throughout the UK.
Our on-site, face-to-face training courses are tailored to the specific evacuation chair used by your organisation, ensuring staff receive practical, relevant and hands-on instruction.
Course Benefits and Outcomes
Our Evacuation Chair Training Course helps staff to:
Understand the safe and correct operation of an evacuation chair.
Gain practical, hands-on experience using the equipment.
Develop the confidence to assist mobility-impaired people during an emergency.
Understand safe evacuation procedures and staff responsibilities.
Identify potential risks and hazards during an evacuation.
Use appropriate techniques to support a safe and controlled evacuation.
Improve staff awareness and preparedness for emergency situations.
Important
Please be aware that the practical aspect of the training involves a heightened level of physical activity, including moving and lifting techniques and practical exercises.
When selecting delegates, consideration should be given to any physical limitations, pregnancy, or health conditions or treatments that may be affected by physical activity or increase the risk of pain or injury. Delegates should be fit and able to participate safely in the practical elements of the course.
Course Outcomes
On completion of the course, staff will have greater knowledge, practical skills and confidence to operate the evacuation chair safely and assist with the evacuation of mobility-impaired people when required. This provides organisations with greater peace of mind and supports effective emergency evacuation planning.
Evacuation Chair Operator Training:
The training is an onsite, face-to-face course tailored specifically to the evacuation chair acquired by your organisation.
The course provides you and your nominated staff with hands-on, practical experience and the knowledge required to operate the equipment safely and effectively. It is designed to give staff the confidence to safely evacuate people with mobility impairments during an emergency.
ESL Services provides certified evacuation chair courses, supporting materials and operator manuals to help nominated staff understand their responsibilities and the safe operation of evacuation equipment in an emergency.
The training covers the correct operation of the equipment, safe transfer and positioning of the user, deployment and use of the equipment, evacuation procedures, and appropriate safety precautions.
Regular refresher training, equipment checks and maintenance are essential to ensure that staff remain competent and that the equipment remains safe and ready for use. Training and maintenance requirements should be managed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant legislation and standards, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), BS 9999 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), as applicable.
Duration:
2 to 2.5 hours (Depending on the package)
Number of Delegates:
A maximum of 6 delegates are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 18 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Cost:
£600.00 + VAT
Train the Trainer of Evacuation Chair Operator:
The Train the Trainer of Evacuation Chair or Stairclimber Operator course is an onsite, face-to-face training programme designed to provide nominated staff with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to train other staff members in the safe and effective use of the equipment.
The training will be tailored to the specific evacuation chair equipment installed at your premises and will include both theoretical and hands-on practical instruction.
The course will cover the safe operation of the equipment, correct evacuation procedures, risk assessment considerations, safe handling techniques and the key responsibilities of evacuation chair operators and trainers.
On completion of the course, nominated trainers will have the knowledge and practical experience required to deliver appropriate operator training to other members of staff and support the safe evacuation of people with mobility impairments during an emergency.
ESL Services provides certified equipment training, supporting training materials and operator manuals to assist nominated trainers in delivering consistent and effective training within their organisation.
Duration:
4 to 5 hours (Depending on the package)
Number of Delegates:
A maximum of 6 delegates are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 18 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Cost:
£950.00 + VAT
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