The real need for fire evacuation training

When a fire breaks out in an office building or factory, the fear and need to escape can easily take over a person. However, when you panic, you are not able to think straight and may even lead yourself into further danger. This is why fire evacuation training is needed because leaving a building in the event of a fire is not always as straightforward as it may appear.

The appropriate fire evacuation procedures need to be put in place as it is also a legal requirement to conduct regular fire evacuation tests on business premises. Fire evacuation is a key component of a company’s fire safety strategy and Fire Risk Assessment – so must be treated as such.

Evacuation training will enable you to devise an appropriate evacuation plan for your building so that any potential problems are considered in advance of any incident which could occur. Then, as your staff carry out evacuation drills you can highlight any issues that may arise in terms of safety.

In fact, your Fire Risk Assessment should already highlight if you have any disabled people in the workplace or if anyone requires assistance in evacuating the building in the event of an emergency situation. This three hour course should aid you with the evacuation of the disabled and how to use evacuation chairs.

If you require a full day course then the training can also include a number of scenarios to evaluate the effectiveness of the current staff evacuation procedure.