Evac Chair Training Workshop

At the end of this Evac Chair Course, learners will have a clear understanding of the legal responsibilities surrounding the safe evacuation of people with limited mobility. They will know how to assess evacuation risks, prepare an Evacchair correctly, and operate it with confidence. The course guides participants through positioning and manoeuvring the equipment along escape routes and down stairways, with an emphasis on safe, controlled use during an emergency.

The learning journey begins with an exploration of why evacuations matter and what they involve, before moving into the legal requirements that shape safe practice. Learners then examine how to carry out a thorough evacuation assessment and how these findings feed into effective emergency evacuation plans and procedures. The course concludes with a practical focus on the different types of evacuation equipment, including hands‑on preparation and use of the Evacchair.

Course objectives:

At the end of this Evac Chair Course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the legislation affecting the people who have difficulty with mobility
• Carry out an Evacuation Risk Assessment
• Prepare the Evacchair equipment ready for use
• Manoeuvre the equipment to the escape route and down the stairs
• Use evacuation equipment safely.

Course Contents:

Module 1 Evacuations: What & Why?

Module 2 Legal requirements

Module 3 Evacuation Assessment

Module 4 Emergency Evacuation Plans & Procedures

Module 5 Evacuation Equipment

Course Duration: 3 Hours

Maximum Attendees: 8