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Evacuation Equipment

Evacuation equipment refers to the tools and devices used to help occupants safely leave a building in an emergency. This includes aids for mobility-impaired individuals, evacuation chairs, escape slides, emergency evacuation signage, and other safety systems designed to facilitate orderly and rapid evacuation. For facilities managers, responsible persons and building owners, having the right evacuation equipment is essential for meeting health and safety regulations and ensuring everyone can escape safely. Proper evacuation solutions reduce risk during emergencies, support compliance with fire safety standards, and help prevent injuries during evacuation procedures.

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What Types of Evacuation Equipment Are Available?

Our category includes a wide range of products to support building evacuation:

Each product comes with detailed specifications and guidance to help facilities teams select the right solution for their building type and occupancy levels.

How to Choose the Right Evacuation Equipment

Choosing the correct evacuation equipment depends on building layout, occupant needs, and compliance requirements. Consider factors such as mobility requirements, building access, and staff training to ensure effective and safe evacuation during an emergency. Put together a PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) to assess the needs of the individual and determine the most suitable evacuation equipment required.

Evacuation Equipment

Evac+Chair and Training

Evacuation chairs allow for the safe evacuation of those with mobility difficulties in an emergency; tackling corridors and stairs with ease.

 Evacuation Sheets

Evacuation Sheets, Sledges and Training

Evacuation sheets, sledges and mattresses can be used to transfer patients out of buildings in an emergency.

 Fire Warden Accessories

Fire Warden & Evacuation Accessories

A range of clothing and equipment to aid a Fire Warden's role in safely evacuating occupants from a building in an emergency.

 Emergency Escape Hammers

Emergency Escape Hammers & Seat Belt Cutters

Emergency Break Glass Hammers suitable for single and double glazed windows and Seat Belt Cutters for emergency escape.

 Fire Escape Hoods

Fire Escape Hoods & Masks

Designed to help you and others escape to safety in case of a fire. Allows you 15 minutes to flee through potentially toxic gases.

 Fire Escape Ladders

Fire Escape Ladders

Choose from a range of portable and permanent fire escape ladders, escape ladder accessories and user harnesses.
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FAQs

FAQs (6)

What is considered evacuation equipment?

Evacuation equipment includes any devices or aids that assist in safely evacuating occupants in an emergency situation, such as evacuation chairs, sleds, stretchers, and escape ladders.

Do all buildings require evacuation equipment?

Most commercial, public, and multi-occupancy buildings are required to have appropriate evacuation equipment based on risk assessment and occupancy levels. The responsible person is legally required to ensure that all building occupants have a safe means of escape should disaster strike.

How do I choose the right evacuation equipment for my building?

Selection depends on the type of occupants, mobility needs, building layout, and compliance requirements. Consult product guidance and safety standards to choose suitable equipment. Prepare a PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) for any mobility impaired individuals. This will help you to identify the best type of evacuation equipment for anyone who may need assistance to escape safely.

How should evacuation equipment be maintained?

Regular inspections, maintenance according to manufacturer instructions, and staff training are essential to ensure evacuation equipment is ready for use in an emergency. Most equipment requires regular checks as well as an annual inspection and service by a trained professional inaccordance with regulations.

Do you provide fire marshal training?

We offer a variety of professional training courses, including Fire Marshal Training and Fire Safety Awareness Training. These courses will provide a general understanding of the fire equipment that you may come across in your work place, as well as how to prevent a fire and provide training to your appointed Fire Marshals and their role responsibilities when your fire alarm sounds.

Which evacuation device is most suited to use within a residential school where some students have a physical disability?

There are a few options in which to accommodate students with physical disabilities to evacuate in an emergency:

  • Emergency Evacuation Sledges – Two individuals are required to safely evacuate a patient. Capable of being wall mounted and suitable for narrow corridors.
  • Evacuation Sheets – Two or more individuals require to assist in an emergency. Generally placed under the mattress and it becomes part of the evacuation device.
  • Evacuation Chairs – Can be used by a single individual to descend down flights of stairs with minimal effort. Capable of being wall mounted or stored within a cabinet.