This 3 hour Evacuation Chair training course enables learners to confidently use an Evacuation Chair whilst keeping the operator and evacuee as safe as possible. Where evacuation is needed swiftly it is important for people who use evacuation equipment to know exactly how to quickly locate, prepare and safely use the Evac Chair. This will all be delivered during the course which is a mixture of theoretical and practical learning. 

The correct manual handling techniques will also be delivered to learners to ensure safe and correct lifting techniques to reduce the risk of chair operator injury whilst using the chair. So the training is relevant to you, we will provide a practical training session using your own evacuation chair.

What will you learn?

• Common manual handling injuries
•  Responsibilities of employers and employees
•  Risk assessments
• Maintenance of the Evac Chair
•  Using equipment
• Chair operation (practical)
• The Spine
• Record keeping
• Accident statistics

Course Duration