As an employer when you have a new employee start, on their first day it’s likely that you’ll take them around the building. This not only gives them the chance to meet their fellow colleagues, but it’ll also familiarise them with the layout of the building and show them where the nearest fire exits are, should an emergency happen. It’s also likely that you’ll run through the evacuation process, and with regular fire drills an evacuation shouldn’t be a problem for the able bodied. However for those staff members with a disability, the process can be difficult. This is where an evac chair can help.

Here at K5 we appreciate the importance of a safe evacuation in an emergency for everyone inside the building, which is why we provide companies with an evac chair from an unbeatable range, to help those with a disability leave the property safely and quickly.

Whether it’s a powered evac chair or an evacuation chair which requires someone to push it, here at K5 we stock them and over the years we’ve supplied a range of evacuation chairs to a number of premises from hospitals and schools, to offices and football stadiums. During this time, we’ve grown accustomed to selecting the chairs which help make an evacuation for people with disabilities run smoother in that particular situation.

One of the chairs we stock that’s ideal for helping those with disabilities evacuate a building is the Exitmaster Versa. This chair is not only simple to set up when it’s needed, but it is extremely sturdy, being able to hold up to 21 stone and comes with ease of access as it doesn’t have any sides.

Under the improved Disability Discrimination Act, which was amended on October 1st 2010, it is now a legal requirement for all buildings to have disability access. Along with making reasonable adjustments an evac chair will also help improve the ease in which disabled people can evacuate the premises in case of an emergency.

Most equipment needs to be serviced on a regular basis to ensure that it is always in full working order and always able to perform to the best of its ability. An evacuation chair is no different and you need to be safe in the knowledge that it is going to work whenever called upon. Here at K5, we are specialists in the servicing of evacuation chairs and whether you have purchased it from us or not, we can provide a full service to you.

Whether your evacuation chair is used daily or periodically you still need to make sure that it has had an up to date service as required by legislation. We can service chairs in schools, hospitals, care homes or any number of other premises, so there really is no need not to call upon us here at K5.

Our fully trained and qualified engineers carry all manner of equipment with them so they can carry out any remedial repairs that may be needed and will then mark your chair to show it has been serviced. Our servicing is completely on site making it hassle free for you and once completed your engineer will fill out a service schedule in regards to your chairs 25 point service, of which you sign off to show you are satisfied with the work.

For your peace of mind in the equipment, it is important that your evacuation chair is serviced annually to ensure it remains working at its optimum level, as you would with your car. We provide a comprehensive, nationwide service that is always committed to satisfying our customer’s needs.

If your evacuation chair needs servicing then our team of engineers here at K5 can carry out the work for you with ease. Feel free to give our team a call or get in touch via our online contact form to start the ball rolling.

To comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, it is vital that all businesses have disabled access equipment in place. Whilst many publicly accessed properties have installed wheelchair ramps, there are other pieces of equipment that businesses should invest in. It is a common misconception that the fire brigade should remove those with disabilities in the event of a fire. In fact, it is the responsibility of the business, which should have an evacuation chair in place.

Unfortunately, the construction of most buildings assumes that those escaping from a property will be able to walk down steps in order to reach a safe area. An evacuation chair is essentially a wheelchair that can be used in these areas to provide quick and efficient escape for those with disabilities.

Here at K5, we recognise the importance of businesses investing in evacuation chairs and learning how to use them in case of an emergency. For this reason we supply a vast range of chairs and offer training to businesses.

The products that we have to offer are available with a range of features that guarantee the utmost in comfort and functionality to users. Our products range from simple but effective designs such as, the Exitmaster Versa, to the fully equipped Xpert-powered with a rechargeable drive unit.

Businesses can browse the equipment that we have to offer by visiting our website, with images and extensive specifications they will be able to choose the right evacuation chair for their needs and their budget.

To learn more about the Disability Discrimination Act and how it affects your business, visit our website and click the ‘Visit the DDA’ icon. Full details about evacuation chair options can be found on our website too, and for more information we recommend calling to speak to a member of our friendly team.