Make your business evacuation ready

Where an employer or a service provider does not make provision for the safe evacuation of disabled people from its premises, this may be viewed as discrimination. It may also constitute a failure to comply with the requirements of the fire safety legislation.

According to The Stair Climbing Company, stair climbers are the perfect solution for this challenge as they offer everything you need, are easy to store, easy to use and effortlessly effective. 

Considerations

1. Buildings assessment

What is already in place for evacuation and access? Can a wheelchair user be evacuated from your building if lifts are unusable in event of an emergency (unless lifts meet fire proof standards then they cannot be used in evacuation). Due to the possible listing of your building (or structure) can you fit a permanent structure that meets the demands of access? If you are unsure of the answers to the above questions please be reassured you’re certainly not alone but being proactive would be the best solution moving forward.

These are all questions you must ask yourself before moving forward with the right solutions.

2. Suitability for specific employees needs and visitors needs

Understanding your requirements will help you come to the best set up for you, your team and visitors. If your facility has a single lift access what’s the plan if it breaks down? Do you know how long it takes to get parts and how fast can an engineer be available to fix the problem? 

3. Training and evacuation scenario training

The most important element is the training and the ability to deploy your access and evacuation when required. Onsite professional training with key team members is vital for any solution you decide to put in place. 

Why Stair Climbers?

Stair Climbers offer a simple and effective method to safely move disabled people in and out of a building where stairs are an issue. A Stair Climber is a battery-powered, fully mobile piece of equipment that ascends and descends staircases either by seat or as a wheelchair carrier.

All of the Stair Climbers offered by The Stair Climbing Company can be separated into two pieces for safe storage and easy transportation and can be easily charged. What’s more, they are able to be wrapped in any branding or colour theme you require, making them fit in with the facility and brand. 

The Stair Climbing Company offers free professional audits of facilities/residential properties and processes to ensure you are meeting the requirements of all staff/visitors both present and for the future.

For more information, visit https://thestairclimbingcompany.com