Emergency Evacuation Sledge With Portable Storage Pouch

The Emergency Evacuation Sledge with Portable Storage Pouch has been expertly designed to facilitate the evacuation of injured or disabled people with ease and simplicity, by either one or two people. Employing a foam inner, safeguarding the users head, neck and spine as well as reinforced fastenings, this secure method of transportation allows users to be moved down narrow corridors and stairs to ensure safe and orderly evacuation.

What's Included?

• 1 x Evacuation Sledge
• 1 x Storage Pouch

Who Is the Emergency Evacuation Sledge Suitable For?

The Emergency Evacuation Sledge is designed for the fast evacuation of buildings for those who cannot move autonomously due to a disability or injury. The sledge itself is suitable for anyone concerned about safety in their establishment, including business owners and health and safety inspectors at public buildings. You don't have to be a health professional to use the Evacuation Sledge, meaning that it is a top seller in our disability evacuation range.

What Type of Buildings Can the Emergency Sledge Evacuate?

The Evacuation Sledge is suitable for many types of public buildings and establishments that are multiple stories, as lifts should not be used in an emergency. Types of buildings where the Evacuation Sledge proves useful includes:

• Businesses
• Offices
• Care homes
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Police stations
• Public centres
• Shopping centres
• Government buildings
• Council buildings
• Sports centres
• Universities
• Colleges

How Do I Use the Evacuation Sledge?

The Emergency Evacuation Sledge acts as a lifting aid and is incredible easy to use, making it one of the safest and most reliable emergency products on the market. To safely evacuate a building, you can follow instructions that are listed on the product. Although a paper copy and online copy of the instructions are not available, the instructions that are written on the product are as follows:

1. Pull yellow tag to release sledge.
2. Lay Evacuation Sledge fully extended on the floor, cotton side up.
3. Lay patient on the Evacuation Sledge.
4. Ensure patients feet are in the foot pocket.
5. Tighten security belts over patient.
6. Pull the patient to safety.

How Many People Does the Evacuation Sledge Need to Be Operated?

The Evacuation Sledge is perfect for businesses and public centres because it requires just one or two people to operate during an evacuation. The user of the sledge can either be pulled using one of the loops, or carried from both ends by two separate people.

Will the Patient Stay Protected During the Evacuation?

If you're transporting a user down the stairs then you may be concerned about their safety. Thankfully, the Emergency Evacuation Sledge features two firm foam layers that work to provide comfort and security, reducing the impact by absorbing shock. While the inner foam layer creates a cushioning and comforting feel, the second layer protects the user's head and spine from sharp corners and edges from stair panels and hard concrete.

What Fail-Safes Keep the Patient Secure?

Transporting a patient in a hectic and panicked evacuation down the stairs may seem a little dangerous, but with the Evacuation Sledge we can assure you that it isn't. The straps that you use to carry the user are extremely strong, meaning that you can have peace of mind that the straps won't snap during an evacuation. Lastly, the foot pockets and safety straps are in place to prevent the user from moving, meaning that any involuntary movements during the evacuation aren't likely to disrupt the procedure.

How Durable Is the Emergency Evacuation Sledge?

The Emergency Evacuation Sledge can hold up to 2.6 tonnes of weight, which is roughly the equivalent of a fully grown giraffe, meaning it is pretty durable and shouldn't break even after years of use. The tough straps can be pulled hard without coming close to fraying, and the sledge itself can stretch and bend to meet a patient's precise needs.

What Type of Stairs is the Evacuation Sledge Suitable For?

Due to the Evacuation Sledge's firm foam exterior base, it means that you are able to evacuate patients over carpets, tiles, concrete and other hard or coarse types of flooring. A full list of suitable staircase types includes:

• Concrete
• Carpet
• Tiled
• Spiral staircases

What Can the Patient Do to Keep Safe During Evacuation?

Once the user is securely held in place on the Evacuation Sledge, all they really need to do is remain as still as possible. They can also keep a look out for hazards and other dangers to ensure that the evacuation runs as smoothly and as safely as possible.

How Do I Store the Evacuation Sledge?

With your purchase you will receive a safety pouch which you can store on the wall, secured with wall brackets (not included). Alternatively, the sledge can be folded up and stored in the safety pouch and placed somewhere near where an evacuation may take place. 

Is the Evacuation Sledge Flammable?

During an evacuation you may be concerned about the flammability of your disability equipment. It has been tested for FR to CRIB 5, meaning that you can have comfort in knowing that it has passed industry standard fire safety regulation. CRIB 5 means that it passed when subjected to escalating flaming, flame passing through fabric, and fabric flame continuity tests.

Is the Evacuation Sledge Suitable for Cleaning?

Should you wish to clean your Evacuation Sledge, you can do so. We would recommend that you take a damp cloth and disinfectant, or soap and water, to the surface of the sledge. The Evacuation Sledge is not suitable for machine washing.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 5.5kg
• Dimensions (Folded): 66 x 61 x 15cm
• Dimensions (Unfolded): 190 x 60 x 4cm
• Folds into three
• Pouch included

Materials

• Foam Inner
• Cotton

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