Alistair Bromhead Ltd first to offer IOSH Certificate for Trainers in Use of Evacuation Chair

May 24, 2013 - PRLog -- The first organisation approved to offer a course leading to the new IOSH certificate for trainers in the use of the evacuation chair is Alistair Bromhead Ltd. The Evacuation Chair Train the Trainer Certificate is a nationally recognised qualification from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, which is the world’s largest professional health and safety membership organisation.

An Important Aspect of Health and Safety Training

The ability to use an evacuation chair is an essential element in any induction for new employees in premises that have stairs to be negotiated to exit the building. It also needs to be covered in any regular health and safety training and reinforcement programmes for existing staff.

In an emergency or during a fire drill, lifts should not be used, so anyone on the upper floors who cannot walk down the stairs must be placed in an evacuation chair and brought down safely by an able bodied person. Every staircase should have an evacuation chair stored nearby, and all floors should have responsible people who are confident in the knowledge of how to use the chairs to make a safe and controlled descent.

Cost Benefits of In-House Trainers “Significant”

Organisations that have in-house trainers with an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation, the development and use of evacuation chairs and the practical skills needed for their safe use, will be able to run their own training as and when required. The cost savings generated by not having to pay external trainers will be significant. There may even be opportunities for income generation by hiring out trainers to other local organisations.

The one-day Alistair Bromhead course leading to the IOSH certificate covers all the aspects listed above. It also includes everything needed for delegates to be able to design and run well-structured and enjoyable courses that will give participants the skills and confidence required to use evacuation chairs. They are suitable even for instructors who have no prior experience of using the chairs themselves.

Alistair Bromhead Ltd will run in-house train the trainer courses for up to six instructors, as well as putting on open courses in venues around the UK. For more information and booking details, go to http://www.abromhead.co.uk/evacuation-chair-train-the-trainer.asp.