Evacuation Chair Evacuation Chair Training GuideTraining Guide

Jose NievesPierce College DistrictCampus Safety Officer

What is an Evacuation Chair?What is an Evacuation Chair? Evacuation Chairs are compact and foldable chairs used to evacuate people with a disability down the stairs. The Evacuation chairs used by Pierce College have

wheels and rubber tracks which allow for a controlled descent down stairs. Generally evacuation chairs have speed regulation devices to control the speed of descent and an additional brake when stationary. The chair can be operated by one or two people.

Click on this link or on the photo to view a video on how to use the evacuation chair.

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Safety Tips For Using ChairSafety Tips For Using ChairSee Operations/Maintenance Manual for Complete Summary

Do not allow untrained helpers to assist in the operation of chair. Untrained helpers can cause injury to the passenger or themselves.

An unlocked chair can fold during use, causing injury to passenger or operator, ensure to lock chair in the unfolded position.

Always use all restraint straps on the chair. When a passenger weighs more than 200 pounds, use a minimum

of two operators (see manual if more people are needed). Only use wheel locks during passenger transfer or without a

passenger on the chair. Tipping could occur if the chair is moved while wheel locks are applied, resulting in injury to the passenger or operator and/or damage to the chair.

For more emergency planning guidance go to:

FEMA Guidance for Persons with Disabilities American Red Cross Evacuation Planning for Persons with

Disabilities