When carrying out your annual inspection and reviewing your safety procedures at work, you may stumble across information surrounding safety chairs and their importance within commercial properties. Unfortunately, many business owners still opt not to have at least one within their property, despite the many benefits they offer. Here at K5, we believe that a safety chair, also known as an evacuation chair, is a must; which is why we’ve compiled this guide on their uses.

The principal use of a safety chair, whether it’s being used within a warehouse, office environment or sports stadium is to safely, efficiently and securely transport those less abled out of the premises in an emergency situation.

Whilst this is the main function of a safety chair, there are various models which offer different benefits, and choosing the best for your needs and requirements will depend solely on the property your business is situated in.

Properties with Various Floors:

In an emergency situation properties with various flights of stairs can prove extremely difficult to vacate. Fortunately, here at K5 we have a range of stairmate safety chairs which can easily tackle stairs, whilst ensuring the occupant of the chair remains safe and comfortable.

Smaller Premises / Offices:

For those who work within a small ground floor property or a single floor office block, the evacuation won’t need to take stairs into consideration. However this doesn’t mean that the evacuation won’t pose an issue for some occupants. Fortunately, we have a range of safety chairs such as the EC1 which will be able to assist.

Here at K5 our team have the skills and experience required to be able to advise you on the various safety chairs available and their uses, so if you want to ensure that you purchase one which is perfect for your property, contact us today on 01234 354 539.

It is the legal responsibility of commercial property owners to ensure that in the event of an emergency, all of their staff and visitors can be evacuated. As rare as these situations are, it is important to be prepared for any emergency that might arise so that should the worst happen, everyone in your building will be evacuated safely. For the highest quality safety chairs, contact the experts here at K5.

Our team are experienced in all areas of safety chair sales, maintenance and training. We can supply a wide range of safety chairs which are suitable for use in a variety of building types and are specifically designed to make the evacuation of a building much easier.

It is important as an employer that you not only fulfil your requirements to provide safety chairs, but also that you have the most reliable equipment which people can trust to get them out safely. For added peace of mind, we can also provide annual maintenance contracts to commercial clients to help ensure that your chairs are always in the very best condition.

As business owners become more aware of the importance of improving disabled access to their property and providing disability aids to their employees, it is important for them to put in place a provision for evacuation too.

You can choose from a variety of products to help you take care of your staff, including the EC1 Evacuation Chair, which offers a value for money option to give you the highest quality of safety at an affordable price, or the Xpert (CD7) which features adjustable safety straps and a comfortable seating position. The Xpert Powered chair can provide a secure evacuation solution with the added convenience of a motorised mechanism.

Whatever it is you are looking for from your safety chairs, at K5 we supply only the highest quality products, at prices which make increasing the safety of your building affordable. To give you and your staff the peace of mind of knowing you can all be evacuated effectively in an emergency, contact us today to discuss your requirements.

Whether you’re a business owner in a large corporation or a Head-Teacher in the village secondary school, the safety of your building’s occupants should be of paramount importance, and for this reason you should have adequate evacuation procedures in place. Along with having an evacuation procedure established for any emergency situation it’s important to ensure that you have safety equipment, such as First Aid kits and evacuation products such as an evacuation chair within the building, all of which should be serviced regularly. With the latter, our team here at K5 can assist.

For over the last six years our highly skilled, professional and experienced team have been providing businesses throughout the UK with a wide range of evacuation chairs and products which are suitable for a range of emergencies and locations. Along with providing the products to assist in an evacuation, we have a dedicated team who are able to provide an annual maintenance service, ensuring that your safety equipment is working to its optimum potential whenever it is called upon.

Our team here at K5 understand and appreciate that an evacuation chair won’t be used on a daily basis, but due to our experience and expertise within the evacuation chair industry, we also understand that you can never be certain of when you may need it. For this reason, we offer an annual service contract which aims to give you peace of mind that should you ever require the services of your evacuation chair, it’ll be in full working order and safe to use.

When taking advantage of our maintenance service you can be certain that you’ll be getting the best service available, not to mention honest advice and guidance on how best to care for your chair. Our engineers are highly qualified and have the skillsets required to provide you with an efficient maintenance service. We also carry many common parts with us, allowing us to carry out a large range of repairs that may be required there and then.

Following the service, we’ll provide a service schedule, which we ask you to sign once you’re entirely satisfied with the work which has been carried out. Our annual maintenance contract also has the added benefit of coming with a courtesy call 2-4 weeks before your evacuation chair next requires a service.

Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance, and various scenarios should be accounted for to ensure your employees’ well-being is protected at all times. In the event of a fire, you should be confident that your entire workforce is able to evacuate your premises safely and securely, including those with disabilities and reduced mobility. As a professional supplier of evacuation chair equipment which includes stair lifts and stretchers, we have the expertise to be able to supply you with an effective piece of equipment, and train you on how to use it.

Here at K5 we go the extra mile, as we are extremely passionate about the role we play in securing a working environment that is safe at all times. As such, we not only supply the equipment to keep all members of your team safe, we also teach you to use it efficiently.

By browsing through our website you will quickly realise that we have a vast array of equipment, all designed to aid in the evacuation process. However, to ensure that the operator feels confident in executing the evacuation plan, and the employee who requires the use of the evacuation chair is comfortable during the situation itself, relevant training is provided by us here at K5.

Training Programmes

Currently, we have two types of courses available for our clients; both of them are designed to teach the operator how to use the equipment. The aim of our training programmes are to instruct the user on how to:

- Use the equipment in a manner that is competent and safe
- Get into the mind-set of the individual needing the use of the emergency equipment
- Be confident using all types of emergency equipment

We achieve this through a hands on approach that involves scenarios that imitate real life situations.

If you would like further information regarding the various training and evacuation chair equipment we supply, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We have a wealth of experience in this sector, and are equipped with an abundance of knowledge surrounding your role in protecting the welfare of your employees. To get in touch, call us today on 01234 354 539.

In an emergency situation, the Fire and Rescue Service recommend evacuating a building, whether a home or office block, within two minutes. Whilst in everyday situations this wouldn’t be an issue, in an emergency situation it can be, especially for those who have difficulty walking. Fortunately there are devices which are available to help with safe and efficient evacuations, and here at K5 we specialise in providing such products. One of the main products we supply to a range of businesses is that of evacuation chairs; all of which have been manufactured by some of the leading names within the industry.

Our range of chairs, from those which are battery operated through to those which need to be operated manually, are designed with safety and reliability in mind and can cater for people of all sizes; helping to ensure that in an emergency situation your premises are evacuated quickly, efficiently and safely.

Battery Operated:

One of the popular battery operated chairs which we currently have available is the EZGlide Power Evacuation Chair. This chair offers various benefits to both the operator and the person being evacuated and is highly recommended for businesses where a large amount of ground needs to be covered before the exits are reached.

The EZGlide Power Evacuation Chair offers a load capacity of thirty-five stone and has an average speed of two floors per minute with the help of its 12V rechargeable battery. If required, the chair can be manually overridden to ensure a quicker evacuation.

Manually Operated:

Here at K5 we have a wide selection of manually operated chairs, including the EC1 and the Saver Safe.

The EC1 chair is considered one of the best value for money evacuation chairs currently available. Along with offering comfort, it’s lightweight and robust and comes with a weight capacity of 165kg. For those who want to have a manual chair which offers more weight capacity, then the Saver Safe with a capacity of 180kgs is the perfect evacuation chair.

If you’d like more information surrounding the range of evacuation chairs we have available or if you’d like a quote, please contact one of our friendly, professional and experienced team by calling 01234 354538.

In all commercial premises, whether it’s an office block, factory environment or educational building, safety and security is a must. Whilst many companies will take care of security by employing security guards, surveillance cameras and alarms, safety is often neglected. If you want to ensure your property is fully prepared for a safe evacuation in an emergency, then you should consider purchasing evacuation chairs and other evacuation products available from us here at K5.

An evacuation chair is designed to aid a safe, efficient and speedy evacuation for an array of properties and locations in an emergency situation; and as such they come with a range of benefits, including ease of use, comfort and manoeuvrability.

Ease of Use:

Whether you’re looking to install an EC1, Globex, Saver Safe or Xpert-Power evacuation chair, you’re guaranteed to be greeted with a product which is not only quick and easy to set up with limited components, but a product which is also easy to use in a variety of settings.

To help ensure you’re aware of the correct procedure for both setting up and using an evacuation chair, our professional and friendly team here at K5 offer training courses, which are designed to teach you the basics of using the products.

Manoeuvrability:

From flat ground through to stairs, the range of evacuation chairs we supply can be used in a variety of locations, so whether you’re working four floors up in an office or you’re on the first floor of a busy shop, an evacuation chair provided by us will be able to handle all scenarios.

Comfort:

Understandably, comfort isn’t at the forefront of the mind in an emergency situation, but our evacuation chairs promise to provide comfort to both those who are being evacuated and those who are using the chair, thanks to comfortable grips and padded seats.

If you’re looking to review the evacuation plans at your workplace or you’re going through an office refurbishment, then you should consider purchasing evacuation chairs from our friendly team here at K5. For more information about the products available, contact us on 01234 354539.

Safety in the workplace is a statuary human right, and businesses should do their upmost to ensure that workplace safety is implemented to all levels. At K5 we understand how important the health and safety of your employees is, and as such we provide all manner of safety equipment including evacuation chairs. This enables businesses across the nation to deliver a high level of safety within their building, should an emergency situation arise.

Unfortunately for many, mobility can be limited and during an emergency situation this can affect their ability to leave a building in the same way as the other, more mobile employees. To make sure that you are offering a high level of safety for your staff, we would encourage all businesses to source emergency equipment which will aid in the evacuation of a building.

However, as one of the leading suppliers of safety equipment, we would always recommend that emergency equipment is sourced from a reliable supplier, like us at K5.
Quality Advice

A quality supplier will be able to offer you advice on the different types of emergency equipment which is available and which one would best suit your requirements. Gaining advice is essential, as only a professional can truly suggest a piece of equipment which will meet all of your specifications.
Training

With all equipment a certain level of training is necessary. Safety equipment is no exception and due to the circumstance of its predicted use, the operator must be fully trained in order to remove the individual without presenting any risks to themselves or the individual who requires assistance. The team at K5 appreciate that a high level of safety can only be achieved through comprehensive training and as such, we provide it. We offer training courses on all the equipment which we sell.

If you are seeking a professional supplier of emergency equipment, specifically evacuation chairs, then K5 are the company for you. We offer quality equipment, experienced and informative advice and training. What more could you ask for? You can contact us on 01234 354 539.

Whatever line of work you’re in, whether you’re a shop owner, a foreman or an entrepreneur, health and safety should be of paramount importance. Knowing current health and safety requirements and having the right equipment in place is all well and good, but if you and your staff don’t know how to use it correctly, then it’s pointless. It’s like having a sports car on your driveway that you can’t use because you don’t have a licence. This is why, at K5, along with supplying companies with an evacuation chair we also offer extensive training on how to use it.

With our training you won’t find yourself staring out of the window. Nor will you be aimlessly thinking about something else as someone stands at the front of the classroom reeling of information and guidelines that you need to adhere to.

Instead, the training is designed to be hands-on, meaning that everyone that takes part understands not only the importance of the products for a swift and safe evacuation, but also the responsibility which comes with using an evacuation chair.

We don’t just provide hands on training either. At K5 we don’t believe that because you have turned up and participated, you should automatically pass.

We know, through experience in the industry, that taking part doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got out of the training all the information you could. For that reason, anyone who takes part will only pass once the trainer is completely satisfied and confident that they know how to use the products correctly.

As the owner of the business, you will want to make sure that all your staff, no matter how long they’ve been with the company, are confident using products such as the evacuation chair. What better way to do this, than by employing the services of the K5 training team, either through our website or by giving us a call.