2020 Certified Evacuation Chair, PEEPs & Inclusive Emergency Evacuation
This half-day awareness course helps organisations plan inclusive emergency evacuation arrangements that work in real workplace conditions. Learners explore evacuation chair considerations, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, General Emergency Evacuation Plans, visitor arrangements, communication needs and the practical limits of relying on equipment alone. The course supports responsible people, fire wardens and facilities teams to make better decisions before an emergency happens.
COURSE DETAILS
- Best for: Fire wardens, facilities managers, safety leads, workplace managers, reception teams, HR teams and staff involved in emergency evacuation planning.
- Delivery: Half-day awareness training, suitable for on-site or classroom delivery with discussion, equipment awareness and practical scenario work.
- Certification: 2020 Certified Evacuation Chair, PEEPs & Inclusive Emergency Evacuation training.
- Next step: Enquire below and our team will confirm dates, delivery options and group requirements.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is suitable for any organisation that has employees, visitors, contractors or members of the public who may need assistance during evacuation. It is particularly useful for workplaces with multi-storey buildings, public access, mixed occupancy, reception areas, vulnerable users, mobility needs or changing attendance patterns.
WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM THIS COURSE
Learners will review the principles of inclusive evacuation and how to plan for people who may need assistance during an emergency. The course explains how PEEPs, GEEPs and visitor procedures fit into wider fire and emergency arrangements, and explores the role, limitations, maintenance and competence requirements linked to evacuation chairs and assisted-evacuation equipment. The session includes realistic scenarios to help learners think through practical challenges in their own building or workplace.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand the UK legal and practical context for inclusive evacuation planning.
- Explain the purpose of PEEPs, GEEPs and visitor arrangements.
- Identify potential evacuation challenges for individuals and workplaces.
- Recognise different evacuation chair and assisted-evacuation equipment options.
- Understand the limitations, risks, maintenance needs and competence requirements linked to evacuation equipment.
- Consider communication, dignity, consent and privacy when planning assisted evacuation.
- Apply learning to realistic workplace scenarios and identify next steps for review.
KEY TOPICS COVERED
- Inclusive evacuation duties and responsible-person considerations
- PEEPs, GEEPs and visitor arrangements
- Identifying evacuation challenges for individuals
- Evacuation chair types and equipment selection
- Safe use principles, limitations and competence requirements
- Communication, dignity, consent and individual needs
- Maintenance, inspection and refresher training considerations
- Scenario workshop and workplace planning actions
Expected time dedication
This course is normally delivered as a half-day awareness session. The session can be adapted to include discussion around your building layout, current arrangements and equipment.
Assessment method
There is no formal exam. Learner understanding is checked through trainer-led questions, group discussion, scenario-based exercises and a short knowledge check.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. Learners should have a good grasp of the English language and should advise the trainer of any limitations before taking part in any equipment-related activities.
This is a course we can provide at your site – get in touch using the enquiry form below.
FAQ’s
It is intended for fire wardens, facilities teams, safety leads, reception teams, managers and anyone involved in planning or supporting emergency evacuation arrangements.
The course is normally delivered as a half-day awareness session.
Yes. The course covers Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, General Emergency Evacuation Plans and visitor arrangements.
The course covers evacuation chair awareness, safe-use principles, limitations and competence considerations. Practical elements can be discussed depending on equipment availability and your site requirements.
Yes. The session can include discussion around your layout, stairs, refuges, reception arrangements, visitors, staffing levels and current emergency procedures.
There is no formal exam. Understanding is checked through questions, discussion, scenario work and a short knowledge check.
Learners receive a 2020 Safety Training certificate for Evacuation Chair, PEEPs & Inclusive Emergency Evacuation training.
Yes. It is suitable for offices, education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, public buildings, commercial sites, workplaces and any organisation with staff or visitors who may require evacuation assistance.
Complete the enquiry form on this page with your preferred dates, location, number of learners and any key information about your building or current evacuation arrangements.
ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS COURSE
Inclusive evacuation planning is strongest when it is reviewed before it is needed. Complete the enquiry form below and tell us about your building type, number of learners and current arrangements, and we will help you choose the right delivery option.