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    Inclusive, compliant evacuation planning: why training and maintenance matter

    Those responsible for business premises should provide assistive equipment to ensure the safe and efficient evacuation of people with mobility impairments. However, it is crucial that this equipment is regularly maintained and that staff are thoroughly trained in its use – otherwise, confusion and potentially fatal delays can arise in an emergency.

    By Evac+Chair on 07 August 2025

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    Emergency evacuation for people with mobility issues: why we must do better

    With research revealing poor understanding among many businesses of their duty to have arrangements in place to safely evacuate mobility-impaired people, it’s time for the government to educate building owners about their obligations and mandate the provision of evacuation equipment, to ensure a safe evacuation for everyone.

    By Gerard Wallace, Evac+Chair International on 01 August 2023

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