Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge for Children and Adults
No matter where you are, if you're in an emergency situation, you need a quick escape tool for anyone in the area. The Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge for Children and Adults allows for a swift exit from dangerous environments for people who are injured or disabled. Designed for use down the stairs, this sledge is ideal for use in schools, hospitals and other public areas for easy to use safety solutions.
What's Included?
Key Features
- Evacuation sledge with an intuitive design for easy evacuation
- Equipped with 3 safety belts and a foot pocket to hold the patient
- Tested for fire resistance to CRIB 5 for safe use in fire evacuations
- Can evacuate people from most staircases including spiral ones
- Can be used over various floor types including carpets, tiles and hard floors
- Designed for an alternative to stairs, for use by disabled people
- Can be used by toddlers, children and adults for convenience
- Ideal for a range of public spaces from schools to hospitals
- Dual foam construction is comfortable and eliminates friction burn
- Can safely bear weight up to 320kg for diverse range of use
- Middle strap of the sledge secures children and toddlers for safety
- Design can be used by two people at once for rapid evacuation
Who Needs this Sledge?
This sledge is designed to assist people with descending staircases if they are physically unable to walk down them. Some other examples of where this sledge can be used includes:
- Following injury (particularly in the event of an emergency)
- If the user is a wheelchair user or is generally unable to use stairs
- If the user is mentally handicapped
- Elderly people, or people with arthritis or other joint issues
- Toddlers and small children who struggle to use stairs
When Should This Sledge Be Used?
Emergency sledges should be used in the following emergencies:
- Fire alarms
- Gas leaks or chemical spills
- Extreme weather
- Poor air quality
- Intruders and break-ins
Where Can the Emergency Sledge be Used?
This emergency sledge is designed to be used as an alternative to stairs in public buildings. Most public spaces are legally required to own one or more emergency sledge. Some examples of public buildings where emergency sledges can be used include:
- Businesses
- Schools
- Offices
- Care homes
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Police stations
- Public centres
- Shopping centres
- Government buildings
- Council buildings
- Sports centres
- Universities
- Colleges
Why Choose the Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge?
The Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge for Children and Adults is a cost-effective evacuation solution with great value. Stored in a pouch that can be easily wall mounted on stairways or in an emergency location, the sledge can be placed unobtrusively while still being easily accessed when needed. The Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge has been designed for quick and easy deployment in an emergency, meaning that it is a simpler alternative to other evacuation solutions, such as chairs.
Can This Sledge Be Used for Adults?
Yes, this Evacuation Sledge is multi-use, meaning it can be used for both children and adults.
How Does the Evacuation Sledge Work?
The Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge for Children and Adults consists of a dual level foam construction that provides protection to the user. The inner layer of foam is ideal for personal transportation, and the lower layer of foam is firm allowing the Emergency Evacuation Sledge to ride over any surfaces including carpets, concrete and bumps such as stairs. The bottom side of the Emergency Evacuation Sledge is tough and slippery ensuring that a child can be evacuated from a building quickly and easily.
What Evacuation Scenarios Is the Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge Suitable For?
The Emergency Evacuation Sledge is suitable for use on stairs including spiral staircases (unlike many evacuation chairs). The sledge can also be used to evacuate people over a range of flooring including carpets, tiles, and other hard floors. This product is versatile and can be used in many evacuation situations that require the emergency evacuation of a person down stairs or horizontally within the building.
Is There a Maximum Weight?
The EVSG3 Evacuation Sledge can safely bear weight up to 320kg, however the safe working load (the recommended maximum user weight for functional use) is approximately 150kg or 23 stone.
What's Unique About the EVSG3 Evacuation Sledge?
What sets the Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge apart from the competition is the inclusion of a third strap at the centre of the sledge which makes it suitable for use with children. Without this strap, the two straps located at the top and bottom may not completely cover the body of a child or smaller adult.
The Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge can also be operated solo if required. Please see below for more details.
Can One Person Use the Evacuation Sledge Alone?
Whilst it is always recommended that an evacuation sledge be operated by two people, if the situation demands it, the Multi-Use Sledge can be loaded and used by a single person. This makes it a great option in the event of incredibly fast evacuations.
Are Instructions Included?
Yes, an instruction sheet is provided with the sledge. There is also a diagram sewn onto the sledge that demonstrates proper usage and placement of the patient.
What Safety Measures Are Included?
The Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge for Children and Adults is supplied fully equipped with 3 safety belts and a foot pocket to hold the patient in place. Pulling loops at each end of the Evacuation Sledge ensure that the sledge can be dragged or lowered down stairs with control.
Specifications of the Multi-Use Evacuation Sledge
- One to two people are required for operation
- Can take a maximum user weight of 2.6 tonnes
- Tested for fire resistance to CRIB 5
Additional Documentation
