Exitmaster Chair Training
Exitmaster Chair Training ensures your staff are confident, competent and compliant when operating evacuation chairs during emergencies. Our professional courses cover proper use of both upright and traditional models, safe handling techniques and adherence to UK health and safety regulations.
By training staff effectively, organisations can reduce the risk of injury, improve emergency response times and demonstrate a strong duty of care. Training is suitable for single-site facilities, as well as multi-site organisations that require consistent competency across all locations.
Who Requires Exitmaster Chair Training?
Exitmaster Chair Training is essential for organisations that want to maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Staff roles that typically require training include:
- Health & safety officers responsible for evacuation planning and monitoring compliance
- Facilities and security teams tasked with operating evacuation chairs during emergencies
- Staff assisting individuals with reduced mobility, including visitors or employees in multi-storey buildings
- Any organisation aiming to meet UK fire safety, accessibility, and health & safety obligations
Properly trained staff can operate evacuation chairs safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring that everyone in the building can evacuate effectively during an emergency.
Training Frequency and Legal Refresh Guidance
To maintain compliance and ensure readiness, it is important to schedule training at appropriate intervals:
- Initial training: All staff assigned to evacuation duties should complete training when they first take on the role.
- Refresher training: Recommended annually, or whenever new equipment is introduced or staff responsibilities change.
- Additional considerations: Buildings with high occupant numbers, multiple floors, or frequent visitors may require more frequent refreshers to maintain safety and compliance.
Regular refreshers not only maintain staff competence but also provide documented evidence for audits, inspections, and health & safety compliance. Pairing training with Exitmaster Chair Servicing ensures that equipment is always operational and safe for practical exercises.
Detailed Step-by-Step Inspection Standards for Staff
Train staff to perform systematic checks of every evacuation chair before use, including:
Frame integrity – Inspect for cracks, bends or signs of stress.
Wheel and track functionality – Ensure smooth movement on all stair types.
Brakes – Test for proper engagement and controlled descent.
Seat, harness and padding – Verify straps, harnesses and cushions are intact and secure.
Accessories and attachments – Confirm all add-ons function correctly.
These steps ensure chairs are safe, reliable and compliant during every emergency.
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Compliance and Safety Positioning
Exitmaster Chair Training enables your organisation to demonstrate proactive safety management and maintain compliance with UK regulations. Our training ensures staff understand and can perform key compliance checks, including verifying chair functionality, testing harnesses and brakes, and ensuring adherence to fire safety and accessibility standards.
By training staff in the correct use of evacuation chairs and these compliance procedures, you clearly show a duty of care to employees, visitors and anyone requiring assistance during emergencies, while supporting adherence to fire safety, accessibility and health & safety standards.
Combined with regular Exitmaster chair servicing, training ensures that all equipment remains fully functional, reliable and ready for use, while staff can confidently perform compliance checks and maintain documented evidence for audits and inspections. This integrated approach reduces operational risks and gives confidence that both staff and evacuation chairs are prepared for any emergency situation.
Stronger Connection to Ongoing Maintenance Benefits
Emphasise that training and regular servicing work together to maintain long-term reliability:
- Trained staff can identify minor issues early, triggering maintenance before equipment fails.
- Regular servicing complements training by replacing worn parts and verifying compliance.
- This integrated approach supports recurring revenue opportunities through scheduled multi-site servicing contracts.
- Together, training + servicing ensure chairs remain operational, safe and legally compliant, reducing emergency risks and boosting operational confidence across all locations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Any staff member responsible for assisting individuals with limited mobility during emergencies, including health & safety officers, facilities teams, and security personnel.
Refresher training is recommended annually or whenever there are changes in staff, building layout, or evacuation equipment. This ensures compliance and readiness.
UK law does not mandate a specific training course, but organisations must demonstrate a duty of care and fire safety compliance. Documented training helps meet these obligations.
Yes. Training includes upright and traditional evacuation chairs, covering Versa, Versa Elite, Ego, Original, and related accessories.
Absolutely. Exitmaster provides flexible training options for multiple sites, ensuring consistent competency and compliance across all locations.
Book Exitmaster Chair Training Today
Ensure your staff are fully prepared to operate Exitmaster evacuation chairs safely and confidently. Our courses combine practical demonstrations with compliance guidance, providing staff with the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergencies.
Whether for a single site or multiple locations, scheduling training is straightforward. Protect your staff, reduce risk, and maintain compliance by booking training today.