Firstly, training on Evac Chairs and Stair Climbers* is a hands-on training session and the volunteers participating should be physically capable of operating the unit and wearing suitable footwear.

Secondly, training is conducted on your site so that you are practising on your personal stairs and landings and getting to know your turns.

Thirdly, it is also important that the people who may need to use the Evacuation Chair/s* are present so that they are aware of how they work and if for any reason they do not feel that the chair that you have is suitable, then we can advise on the best chair for their needs.

Furthermore, as you are taking people up and downstairs and to a place of safety, away from your building, then it is vital that it is tangible training. Most importantly, A CD or video cannot teach you about physically using a piece of equipment or how the equipment reacts in different situations. It is also vital to maintain good interaction with the person in the Evac Chair or Stair Climber, as this will give you the necessary confidence to take responsibility for someone’s safe evacuation or access.

Why is Train the Trainer different to Operator Training?

Train the trainer, unlike operator training enables you to cascade the training to others meaning you can provide in house training.