Evacuation Chair Servicing and Maintenance

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Whether you’re a business owner in a large corporation or a Head-Teacher in the village secondary school, the safety of your building’s occupants should be of paramount importance, and for this reason you should have adequate evacuation procedures in place. Along with having an evacuation procedure established for any emergency situation it’s important to ensure that you have safety equipment, such as First Aid kits and evacuation products such as an evacuation chair within the building, all of which should be serviced regularly. With the latter, our team here at K5 can assist.

For over the last six years our highly skilled, professional and experienced team have been providing businesses throughout the UK with a wide range of evacuation chairs and products which are suitable for a range of emergencies and locations. Along with providing the products to assist in an evacuation, we have a dedicated team who are able to provide an annual maintenance service, ensuring that your safety equipment is working to its optimum potential whenever it is called upon.

Our team here at K5 understand and appreciate that an evacuation chair won’t be used on a daily basis, but due to our experience and expertise within the evacuation chair industry, we also understand that you can never be certain of when you may need it. For this reason, we offer an annual service contract which aims to give you peace of mind that should you ever require the services of your evacuation chair, it’ll be in full working order and safe to use.

When taking advantage of our maintenance service you can be certain that you’ll be getting the best service available, not to mention honest advice and guidance on how best to care for your chair. Our engineers are highly qualified and have the skillsets required to provide you with an efficient maintenance service. We also carry many common parts with us, allowing us to carry out a large range of repairs that may be required there and then.

Following the service, we’ll provide a service schedule, which we ask you to sign once you’re entirely satisfied with the work which has been carried out. Our annual maintenance contract also has the added benefit of coming with a courtesy call 2-4 weeks before your evacuation chair next requires a service.

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Evacuation Chair Supplier and Training Company

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance, and various scenarios should be accounted for to ensure your employees’ well-being is protected at all times. In the event of a fire, you should be confident that your entire workforce is able to evacuate your premises safely and securely, including those with disabilities and reduced mobility. As a professional supplier of evacuation chair equipment which includes stair lifts and stretchers, we have the expertise to be able to supply you with an effective piece of equipment, and train you on how to use it.

Here at K5 we go the extra mile, as we are extremely passionate about the role we play in securing a working environment that is safe at all times. As such, we not only supply the equipment to keep all members of your team safe, we also teach you to use it efficiently.

By browsing through our website you will quickly realise that we have a vast array of equipment, all designed to aid in the evacuation process. However, to ensure that the operator feels confident in executing the evacuation plan, and the employee who requires the use of the evacuation chair is comfortable during the situation itself, relevant training is provided by us here at K5.

Training Programmes

Currently, we have two types of courses available for our clients; both of them are designed to teach the operator how to use the equipment. The aim of our training programmes are to instruct the user on how to:

-    Use the equipment in a manner that is competent and safe
-    Get into the mind-set of the individual needing the use of the emergency equipment
-    Be confident using all types of emergency equipment

We achieve this through a hands on approach that involves scenarios that imitate real life situations.

If you would like further information regarding the various training and evacuation chair equipment we supply, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We have a wealth of experience in this sector, and are equipped with an abundance of knowledge surrounding your role in protecting the welfare of your employees. To get in touch, call us today on 01234 354 539.

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Evacuation Chair Servicing

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Most equipment needs to be serviced on a regular basis to ensure that it is always in full working order and always able to perform to the best of its ability. An evacuation chair is no different and you need to be safe in the knowledge that it is going to work whenever called upon. Here at K5, we are specialists in the servicing of evacuation chairs and whether you have purchased it from us or not, we can provide a full service to you.

Whether your evacuation chair is used daily or periodically you still need to make sure that it has had an up to date service as required by legislation. We can service chairs in schools, hospitals, care homes or any number of other premises, so there really is no need not to call upon us here at K5.

Our fully trained and qualified engineers carry all manner of equipment with them so they can carry out any remedial repairs that may be needed and will then mark your chair to show it has been serviced. Our servicing is completely on site making it hassle free for you and once completed your engineer will fill out a service schedule in regards to your chairs 25 point service, of which you sign off to show you are satisfied with the work.

For your peace of mind in the equipment, it is important that your evacuation chair is serviced annually to ensure it remains working at its optimum level, as you would with your car. We provide a comprehensive, nationwide service that is always committed to satisfying our customer’s needs.

If your evacuation chair needs servicing then our team of engineers here at K5 can carry out the work for you with ease. Feel free to give our team a call or get in touch via our online contact form to start the ball rolling.

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Evacuation Chair Training

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Whatever line of work you’re in, whether you’re a shop owner, a foreman or an entrepreneur, health and safety should be of paramount importance. Knowing current health and safety requirements and having the right equipment in place is all well and good, but if you and your staff don’t know how to use it correctly, then it’s pointless. It’s like having a sports car on your driveway that you can’t use because you don’t have a licence. This is why, at K5, along with supplying companies with an evacuation chair we also offer extensive training on how to use it.

With our training you won’t find yourself staring out of the window. Nor will you be aimlessly thinking about something else as someone stands at the front of the classroom reeling of information and guidelines that you need to adhere to.

Instead, the training is designed to be hands-on, meaning that everyone that takes part understands not only the importance of the products for a swift and safe evacuation, but also the responsibility which comes with using an evacuation chair.

We don’t just provide hands on training either. At K5 we don’t believe that because you have turned up and participated, you should automatically pass.

We know, through experience in the industry, that taking part doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got out of the training all the information you could. For that reason, anyone who takes part will only pass once the trainer is completely satisfied and confident that they know how to use the products correctly.

As the owner of the business, you will want to make sure that all your staff, no matter how long they’ve been with the company, are confident using products such as the evacuation chair. What better way to do this, than by employing the services of the K5 training team, either through our website or by giving us a call.

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Emergency Evacuation Chair

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

While most businesses now recognise the vital importance of disabled access in the modern world, some companies overlook ways in which to safeguard those with a disability in certain infrequent situations, such as emergencies. In the event of a fire or similar hazard, it’s very dangerous to make use of regular facilities such as lifts. That’s why an evacuation chair is an essential part of every business’ disabled facilities. Here at K5 we believe that a company’s commitments to equality and diversity shouldn’t cost them a fortune, that’s why we stock such a varied range of evac chairs.

On our website customers will find a catalogue of chairs, including images, specifications and product descriptions which are ideal for choosing the right chair for your premises. We stock specialist equipment for larger individuals, or budget chairs for budding businesses keen to fulfil their obligations towards health and safety.

Evacuations chairs use a diverse range of techniques to help those with a disability escape from a building quickly and safely. Here at K5, we can offer advice regarding the most efficient technology, and customers can choose from single operation, tri wheel, and powered track chairs amongst others.

Businesses actually have a legal responsibility to ensure staff and visitors to their property can be evacuated in a dignified and efficient manner. Therefore, by neglecting to invest in something as useful as an evacuation chair, firms could be leaving themselves susceptible to lawsuits. Our website contains a wealth of downloadable information designed to keep various business types aware of the legal requirements in this area.

Here at K5 we can also offer maintenance and servicing for evacuation equipment in order to help you keep your valued staff and customers safe. For further information regarding an evacuation chair displayed on our website, get in touch with our friendly team, who possess extensive knowledge regarding each and every high quality product we supply.

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Fire Evacuation Chair

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

To comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, it is vital that all businesses have disabled access equipment in place. Whilst many publicly accessed properties have installed wheelchair ramps, there are other pieces of equipment that businesses should invest in. It is a common misconception that the fire brigade should remove those with disabilities in the event of a fire. In fact, it is the responsibility of the business, which should have an evacuation chair in place.

Unfortunately, the construction of most buildings assumes that those escaping from a property will be able to walk down steps in order to reach a safe area. An evacuation chair is essentially a wheelchair that can be used in these areas to provide quick and efficient escape for those with disabilities.

Here at K5, we recognise the importance of businesses investing in evacuation chairs and learning how to use them in case of an emergency. For this reason we supply a vast range of chairs and offer training to businesses.

The products that we have to offer are available with a range of features that guarantee the utmost in comfort and functionality to users. Our products range from simple but effective designs such as, the Exitmaster Versa, to the fully equipped Xpert-powered with a rechargeable drive unit.

Businesses can browse the equipment that we have to offer by visiting our website, with images and extensive specifications they will be able to choose the right evacuation chair for their needs and their budget.

To learn more about the Disability Discrimination Act and how it affects your business, visit our website and click the ‘Visit the DDA’ icon. Full details about evacuation chair options can be found on our website too, and for more information we recommend calling to speak to a member of our friendly team.

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