The person operating the chair is potentially going to weigh less than the person in the chair. Do we have to rely on strength?

The Safety Chair is designed with situations like this in mind. Our EV8000 will even control descent and ascent with its Power Track System.

I’m worried about the weight difference between operator and passenger?

Confidence is key with this situation. The visual difference between two people can cause you to think you are potentially not capable. The Safety Chair is designed to support 200kg minimising the physical effort needed. Our site assessment ‘Safety Audit’ will identify training needs on how to use your chair in the most effective manner. This helps us develop the right training course to meet your needs.

Is there anything other than evacuation chair to get somebody down the stairs?

Evacuation mats are seen as a valid alternative. However, they require a lot more human resource to move a person and trigger many manual handling requirements and subsequent training.

What if my team is team are scared to use it?

Don’t worry. It is understandable that people are hesitant to use evacuation equipment. Our ‘Operator Training’ and ‘Train the Trainer’ courses get people familiar with using the chair without putting you at risk.