DON’T JUST THINK FIRE ‐ THINK ALSO ABOUT ACCESS, EGRESS AND LIFT BREAKDOWNS
If you choose in isolation you could be selecting equipment that isn’t suitable for all of the above and fire is probably the least likely to occur. Additional equipment is then needed to cover Access, Egress and Lift Breakdowns. So choose wisely.
THINK MANUAL HANDLING AND RISK ASSESMENTS
There are various ways to get in and out of buildings – steps, ramps or lifts but what happens if a wheelchair user wishes to attend and you don’t have a ramp or lift or can’t alter as a listed building?
Our range includes models for straight, spiral and flared stairs that go up and down stairs so all options are covered. The models are portable so can be moved as required.
Wheelchair users to remain in the chairs, also models for people to transfer if it is the most suitable option. Do ask the person concerned as they know what is best for them!
A basic evacuation chair may not be the most suitable option for people in wheelchairs as they should remain in their chairs. Why would you expect people to move people in equipment that requires their physical strength to control the chair? You need to think about the safety of the person operating the evacuation chair as well as the needs of the occupant.
SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE “The lift at our school had broken down and required repair, our school has special needs students and would not have been able to attend their lessons as normal, if we did not find another solution. After extended research I found a solution that would have solved all our problems, the Supertrac Major Tre70, a stair climber that would mean the students that were in a wheelchair would not have to get off the chair to get to other floors, this would cause less stress to the students and minimize any risks, the bonus was that it can also be used in a fire evacuation.
I then contacted EMP Swallows who were very sympathetic to my situation and organized a demo in the next few days, within a week we had the machine and training was provided the very same day. The machine is fantastic and the students enjoy using, it is reliable, faster than a stair lift and makes the students feel safe. Thank You Swallow”. Waltham Forest Schools Site Manager. Bouygues E&S UK Limited
‘Service providers have a responsibility to plan in advance for the needs of disabled people and ensure they can get in and out of
their premises safely,’ wrote Lord Holmes, Disability Commissioner.
STAIR CLIMBERS / EVACUATION CHAIRS AS FOLLOWS: Stair Types STRAIGHT For use with TRE70, TRE52,
SPIRAL LG2030
wheelchairs SAS, SA3, SA2, LG2030
For transfer SC5 Power Trac, LG2020, LG2020
Downward CD7 only manual
SWALLOW EVACUATION & MOBILITY PRODUCTS LTD
info@swallowemp.com |
www.swallowemp.com TELEPHONE: 0121 444 3690 LG2020, Sella, C Max Sella, C Max
FLARED LG2030
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