Maintenance of Equipment
Last updated:Evacuation chairs and other essential safety equipment should be checked on a termly basis with an annual service; the equipment should be visually inspected before a practice drill.
Hoists and slings used in an evacuation for a wheelchair user should be inspected every six months.
If two-way radios are used for communicating progress with the evacuation to the Senior Leadership Team then they should be tested termly to ensure they are functioning.
They should also be used during a drill to ensure their effectiveness in a real emergency situation.