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Evacuation Chair Training and Use

Introduction

Regulator Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005) requires the University of Warwick to have a strategy to evacuate all occupants within a building. This will be achieved by the use of staff within departments who are trained in the use of the Evacuation Chair.

What is an evacuation chair?

An Evacuation Chair is a specially designed folding chair, in the event of a fire it can be used to transport students, staff and visitors who require assistance.

Who needs evacuation chair training?

Nominated persons directed by their Head of Department will be given the opportunity to become competent in the use of the Evacuation Chair.

What will the training involve?

The evacuation chair training will be provided by a key number of University trained employees, at an approved training location, lasting no more than 1hr 30mins.

The training will cover the following key factors:

  • Safe use and operation of the device
  • Key features of the device

At the end of the training a Certificate of Competency in the use of the Evac-chair will be issued.

More information can be found in Fire Safety Work InstructionsLink opens in a new window - F007 - Evacuation Chair Training and Use Guidance

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