Personal Emergency Evacuation PlanIt is the employers responsibility to make sure all employees are aware of the evacuation procedures in the workplace. Fire and other emergency evacuation procedures should always include provisions for people with Disabilities and Special Needs
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Things you may wish to consider
A wheelchair or mobility scooter user cannot use the lift in the event of a fire, due to the fact that the lift well is generally not fire rated and it is a very dangerous place to be when stuck in a fire.
It is not advised for a co-workers to lift a wheelchair or mobility scooter user from their chair to carry them down the fire stairs in the event of a fire. Tripping or falling becomes a distinct possibility in this situation and it is best to leave it to the trained fire brigade personnel. |