Course Content

• Course Introduction
  • Introduction to evacuation chair course
  • What is an evacuation chair
  • Why not just use a lift?
• Regulation and need
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Fire regulations and evacuation
  • Record keeping, training and practice
  • Types of people who need an evacuation chair
• Evacuating from a building
• Using the Evacuation Chair
  • Different types of chairs
  • Overview of the evacuation chair
  • Using the chair
  • Clearing the building safely
  • Storage and maintenance of the chair
  • Permanent installed evacuation systems
• Manual Handling and Injury
  • Assessing the Individual Move
  • Back and spinal injuries
  • Team Lifting
  • Assessing and Controlling Risks Using TILE
  • Pushing and Pulling
• Course Summary