Different Styles of Evac Chairs

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Evac chairs are vital pieces of equipment that ensure the safety of any individual who is unable to evacuate a building without assistance. Here at K5 Evacuation Chairs we pride ourselves on the quality of our products, training and after care services. We have a wide range of evac chairs and understand that requirements may vary depending on your needs.

Storage space a problem?

The Saver Safe evac chair is ideal if you do not have a lot of storage space at your disposal.

•    Is easy to store due to its compact frame and additional wall brackets and cover

•    The added grip on the handle ensure ease of control for the trained operator

•    Removable head rest

Only One Operator?

The D1 evacuation chair is ideal if you can only find one operator. The training that we provide ensures that the operator can safely remove the individual from the building by themselves.

•    Only requires one operator rather than two

•    Has breaks for additional safety

•    Lightweight frame ensures ease of manoeuvrability and handling

All Shapes and Sizes

The Bariatric Evacuation Chair (Ezglide) is suitable for all sizes, having one of the largest capacity weights it accommodates larger patients with ease.

•    Has an impressive 35 stone weight limit

•    Gglides down steps, removing the need to lift or carry

•    It is made to be very comfortable; it has an extended foot rest and a larger seating surface.

Emergency Transfer

The Expert Evacuation chair has open sides which promote fast transfer in case of an emergency situation.

•    The design promotes ease of patient transfer due to having open sides

•    Adjustable safety straps ensures comfort of the occupant

•    Has a 45 degree angle for improved support

•    Has a comprehensive braking system

The variety of evac chairs provided by our team here at K5 Evacuation Chairs is essential in order to meet the personal requirements of your building and situation. We believe that there is a specific evacuation chair that will meet all of your requirements. If you have any questions about which one is the right one for you, then get in touch today.

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How an Evac Chair Can Save Lives in an Emergency

Friday, January 7th, 2011

Ever since their inception, evac chairs have been saving and safeguarding lives across the country. There remains no more effective alternative, and as it’s the building’s operators’ responsibility to ensure everyone is evacuated safely from the onset of an emergency (not the fire service’s), they’re becoming increasingly popular. If you’re responsible for the wellbeing of employees with impaired mobility, it may well be time to look at the chairs available from a specialist like us here at K5. We have provided and continue to supply evacuation chairs and access products (including servicing and training) to businesses from a wide range of industries.

The true value of evacuation chairs becomes strikingly apparent when compared with alternative methods of evacuation. Many businesses claim to have designated refuge areas, selected on the basis of structural specifications within the building. They propose to use these areas as locations in which a disabled employee and a colleague can wait until the emergency services arrive to escort them out safely.

Not only is this method dangerous for both people involved, it’s also not recommended by us here at K5 or the emergency services respectively. Smoke inhalation in the event of some fires can kill within three minutes; showing that waiting an emergency out is simply not a viable option.

Other methods might include using a specially designed fire fighting lift or similar specialist equipment. Unfortunately, in order to use this safely the operator must be properly trained and is required to liaise with the fire service fully regarding its use. Finally, some companies consider manually lifting employees with a disability in the event of a fire or similar emergency.

Besides the obvious issues surrounding the dignity and well being of those being evacuated, this method is in contravention of health and safety regulations and puts the person doing the lifting at risk. Overall, it’s clear that evac chairs represent the safest, easiest and most dignified solution to the safety of those less able to evacuate a building. To make sure you’re taking your responsibility seriously, please get in touch with our friendly team today.

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Competency Training For Evac Chairs

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Evacuation chairs, often referred to as evac chairs, are an important staple in any public property. In case of a fire or any other emergency, lifts are one of the first parts of the building that are shut down, often making it very difficult for wheelchair users to leave the building. It is a common misconception that individuals with disabilities should be left in a building’s refuge area until they can be rescued by the fire brigade. In actual fact they should be removed from the building at the same time as everyone else, using an evac chair for quick and efficient movement through the building.

K5 Evacuation Chair Equipment supplies a wide selection of disabled aids to domestic, commercial and industrial customers. Their range of equipment includes evac chairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair ramps, handipark barriers, stretchers, wheelchairs and many other products.

All of their evac chairs are able to carry a range of loads and come with a variety of features such as, strapping, head, foot and arm rests, padded seats, to promote the utmost comfort and security for the user.

Of course, K5 Evacuation Chair Equipment appreciates that it will be the responsibility of others in the building to help wheelchair users to exit the building, primarily the employees. Therefore, they offer full competency training for evacuation chairs and all of the products in their range.

Training is designed to ensure that employees are confident enough to use the equipment so that they appreciate how the user will feel and what they will experience when it is used.

To arrange for their training team to visit your business, contact the company by filling out their online enquiry form or call the local telephone number, which can be found on their website. There is also a fully comprehensive brochure detailing all of the evac chairs and other products that they have to offer on their site.

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