All buildings above or below the ground floor level where the upper or lower floors are accessible using a staircase require evacuation devices placed on each escape stairwell. It is also essential to assess the suitability of the evacuation chair chosen based on the occupants’ profile in the building. The higher the level of dependency of the occupants within the building will increase the number of evacuation chairs and the level of training required.

Evacuation chairs can be used to safely move people with mobility impairments in emergency evacuation situations, depending on the user’s physical requirements. Anyone responsible for operating an evacuation chair must receive proper training to ensure they are competent in its use and can use the evacuation chair correctly and safely. The course is designed to enable an individual to deliver staff training utilising evacuation equipment safely and in a controlled manner.

The Evacuation Chair Instructors Course trains learners to use an evacuation chair correctly and how to train others in its proper use confidently. Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be able to provide training to other staff members so that they can be evacuation chair operators without any significant risk to the operator’s own health and safety. A practical approach is taken to ensure plenty of hands-on practice to build confidence both with the chair and the training elements.

Phoenix STS is the only company authorised in Ireland to provide train-the-trainer courses on the Elite Emergency Evacuation Chair. The Evacuation Chair Instructors Course is conducted according to manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines, with a maximum of two learners per course. To be deemed competent to provide training on the use of “ExitMasters” evacuation equipment, you must hold a current instructor certificate.

Our tutors must undergo extensive refresher training every three years to ensure they are certified to deliver training. Phoenix STS ensures that our tutors are current with manufacturer’s requirements, ensure that you meet your legal obligations and be kept up to date with new regulations in emergency escape procedures for all, including the mobility impaired, by being trained by our official recognised tutors.

Upon completing the course, all learners will be able to safely use the evacuation chair according to their organisations moving and handling procedures to avoid the risk of manual handling injuries to both themselves and the person being evacuated.

A suitable location for practical activities is required to complete this course (staff who assist learners will be certified as trained in the use of evacuation aids by Phoenix STS).