evacuation aids
The devices shown below may be suitable for assisting people
with mobility impairments to be moved or evacuated in case of fire or other
emergency. The following points should be considered when choosing the most
appropriate device for any particular situation:
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cost;
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practicality;
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level of training required;
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maintenance;
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ease of use;
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nature of disabilities;
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location of disabled person(s);
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number of persons requiring assistance;
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number of trained staff available;
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terrain or surfaces to be negotiated;
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width of escape routes;
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etc
The objective is to transport a person with mobility
impairment to a place of safety, which may include movement down
staircases.
Evacuation Chairs (see below) are designed for this purpose, however evacuation mattresses such
as the Ski Pad can often be just as effective.
Bearing in mind that this piece of kit may never be used in
anger, it can be an expensive item to sit gathering dust.
Download our
Chairs v Slip Mats pdf document
If you require advice please contact us by email or telephone
(see foot of page).
Evacuation Chairs
For the evacuation of mobility impaired
people along corridors, or stairs.
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Ski Sheets
Used for evacuating bed bound people to
safety, including stairways, where doorways and stairs are sufficiently
wide.
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Ski Pads
Used for evacuating bed bound people to
safety, including stairways, where doorways and stairs are not
sufficiently wide for Ski Sheets. Also ideal for 'disabled evacuation'
i.e. assisting wheelchair or
other mobility impaired people to safety, including stairways.
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