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    Evacuation of Disabled People: WWW - Firecall.ltd - Uk

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    Fire drills should be conducted at least annually to ensure the safe evacuation of disabled people from buildings. A sufficient number of volunteers should be trained to use evacuation equipment to carry disabled individuals down stairs or to operate evacuation lifts. For buildings without suitable lifts, disabled people should be assisted to a safe area outside via protected stairways. Refuge areas inside fire-protected zones should be provided on upper floors for disabled people to await assistance. During drills and evacuations, disabled individuals should be guided out after other occupants to avoid congestion and with the help of their trained volunteers.

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    Fire drills should be conducted at least annually to ensure the safe evacuation of disabled people from buildings. A sufficient number of volunteers should be trained to use evacuation equipment to carry disabled individuals down stairs or to operate evacuation lifts. For buildings without suitable lifts, disabled people should be assisted to a safe area outside via protected stairways. Refuge areas inside fire-protected zones should be provided on upper floors for disabled people to await assistance. During drills and evacuations, disabled individuals should be guided out after other occupants to avoid congestion and with the help of their trained volunteers.

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    Fire drills should be conducted at least annually to ensure the safe evacuation of disabled people from buildings. A sufficient number of volunteers should be trained to use evacuation equipment to carry disabled individuals down stairs or to operate evacuation lifts. For buildings without suitable lifts, disabled people should be assisted to a safe area outside via protected stairways. Refuge areas inside fire-protected zones should be provided on upper floors for disabled people to await assistance. During drills and evacuations, disabled individuals should be guided out after other occupants to avoid congestion and with the help of their trained volunteers.

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    Fire drills should be conducted at least annually to ensure the safe evacuation of disabled people from buildings. A sufficient number of volunteers should be trained to use evacuation equipment to carry disabled individuals down stairs or to operate evacuation lifts. For buildings without suitable lifts, disabled people should be assisted to a safe area outside via protected stairways. Refuge areas inside fire-protected zones should be provided on upper floors for disabled people to await assistance. During drills and evacuations, disabled individuals should be guided out after other occupants to avoid congestion and with the help of their trained volunteers.

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    Evacuation of Disabled People

    Fire drills should be undertaken at least annually, more frequently where there are sta / occupancy changes.
    Six monthly re drills are recommended.

    A sucient number of volunteer


    helpers should be trained in the use of
    specialised equipment for this purpose,
    e.g. 'evacuation chairs' or how to carry
    people down the stairs safely.
    Purpose designed evacuation lifts are suitable for
    use by disabled persons in the event of re.
    However, where a lift does not meet this criteria,
    disabled persons should be assisted from upper
    oors to a place of safety outside by trained
    personnel, via the protected stairways.

    It is normal practice where disabled people work on upper oors of buildings, to


    provide a safe 'refuge' within a re protected area.
    Such areas should be clearly marked and allow sucient space for wheelchair users
    to await assistance, whilst maintaining unhindered egress for the able-bodied.
    In order to avoid congestion on the staircase, disabled persons should be assisted or
    guided out of the premises by their helpers after the main 'body' of occupants has
    passed.

    Without exception, disabled members


    of sta should take part in re drills.

    www.recall.ltd.uk

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