1. Evacuation Chair Safety Training
Presented by:
SFSU EH&S Revised

2. Training DVD – YouTube demo Terminology
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Agenda
Training DVD – YouTube demo
Terminology
Evacuation Chair Operating Instructions
Things to Consider
Hands-on Training
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3. YouTube Training Demonstration

4. Things to Consider Communication Varying Abilities
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Things to Consider
Communication
Always ASK someone with a disability how you can help BEFORE attempting any rescue technique or giving assistance.
Ask how he or she can best be assisted or moved, and whether there are any special considerations or items that need to come with the person.
Varying Abilities
Persons with disabilities have varying mobility ranges and limitations.
Verbal cues - State the following:
“Tell me how to move you.“
“Are you able to move”
“Can you support yourself”
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5. Safe Operation of Evacu-Trac:
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Safe Operation of Evacu-Trac:
CHECK THE STAIRWAY- Do not use on spiral, damaged or stairs with loose carpeting. Use caution on wet or slippery stairs.
DO NOT OVERLOAD - Do not use with a passenger heavier than (350 lbs).
ENSURE SEAT LATCH IS LOCKED - Do not place a passenger in the chair unless the seat frame is fully opened and locked. Check the indicator window. If it is blue, the seat is properly locked.
SECURE THE PASSENGER - Do not use Evacu-Trac without securely restraining the passenger using the safety straps provided.
WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR - Do not wear high-heeled or slippery shoes when operating Evacu-Trac.
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The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

6. Terminology

7. Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
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Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
Attaching Patient Restraints
Use patient restraints to help hold the patient on the chair. Each restraint must capture both the aluminum chair frame and the seat or back panel.
Using Two-Piece Restraints:
1. Feed the loop of a restraint strap through a slot in the seat or back panel.
2. Wrap the strap around the aluminum chair frame and feed the male or female buckle through the loop, then pull the strap tight against the frame and panel.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for the other half of the restraint. Ensure chair is properly locked in open position.
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8. Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
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Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
Attaching Patient Restraints
Using One-Piece Restraints
1. To attach the seat-panel restraint, lay the restraint across the top of the seat panel and feed the male and female ends of the restraint down through the slots.
2. Wrap the restraint around the aluminum chair frame on each side of the chair, capturing both the panel and the frame
3. Buckle the restraint and adjust the length.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to attach the back-panel restraint.
*NOTE: Two-piece restraints are recommended
*Capture Aluminum Frame and Panel at Each Side*
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9. Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
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Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
Restraint Configurations
Horizontal Configuration: Use one restraint for the chest and one restraint for the lap Use additional restraints as needed.
1. Attach the chest straps through the vertical slots in the back panel.
2. Attach the lap straps through the seat panel slots.
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10. Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
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Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
Restraint Configurations
Criss-Cross Configuration: Use two restraints for the torso and a third restraint for the lap
1. Attach one strap of a restraint
through a horizontal slot on the back
panel of the chair.
2. Attach the mating strap of the same
restraint through the seat panel slot on the
opposite side of the chair.
3. Repeat with the second restraint,
attaching its straps to opposite sides
of the chair.
4. Attach the lap restraint through the
seat-panel slots.
Straps Must Capture Aluminum Frame and Panels
Lap Belt
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The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11. Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
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Instructions for “Set-up and Loading”
Ankle Restraint
Use the ankle restraint to help keep the patient’s feet on the footrest. Attach the two-piece ankle restraint to the front legs of the chair.
1. Unbuckle the restraint to separate the straps.
2. Wrap a strap around one front leg of the chair and thread the buckle through the loop, then pull the strap tight around the chair leg. (Top photo)
3. Attach the remaining strap to the opposite front leg.
4. Buckle the restraint and adjust the length. (Bottom Photo)
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12. Rolling the chair: The Handle & Break Release
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Head-End Operator: Release the wheel locks
Head-End Operator: Adjust the lift bar to a comfortable height and grasp it to push and guide the chair on all four wheels, or tilt the chair back and roll it on its rear wheel.
Foot-End Operator: Assist the head-end operator as needed and attend the patient
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13. Descending the Stairs
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Head-end operator: Roll the chair near the stairs and engage the wheel locks
Head-end operator: Open the track system. Verify that it is locked
Both operators: Raise the lift bar and/or extend the foot-end lift handles to the desired positions and verify that all handles are locked.
Spotters: Stand below foot-end operator with a hand on the operator’s back to help steady and guide him/her throughout descent.
Head-end operator: Disengage the wheel locks
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14. Descending the Stairs
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6. Both Operators: Together, tilt the chair back until the belts engage the floor.
7. Both Operator: Guide the chair slowly forwards and downward until the tracks engage two or three steps. This establishes the glide angle. (Photo)
8. Head-end apply a slight downward pressure while the foot end apply a slight upwards pressure to maintain glide angle.
9. Both Operators: At bottom of stairwell, tilt the chair onto all four wheels.
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15. Ascending the Stairs
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1. Both Operators: Roll the chair to the bottom of the stairs and position it with the patient’s back to the stairs.
2. Head-End Operator: Extend the lift bar to the desired position and verify that it is locked. Do not open the track system.
3. Spotter: Stand above the head-end operator with a hand on the operator’s back to help steady and guide him/her throughout the ascent.
4. Foot-End Operator: Extend the foot-end lift handles to the desired position and verify that both handles are locked. (top photo)
5. Both Operators and Spotter: Working together, the operators grasp the lift bar and lift handles and carry the chair up the stairs. The spotter keeps a hand on the head-end operator’s back and provides verbal guidance.(bottom photo)
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16. Ascending the Stairs
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6. Both Operators: At the top of the stairs, the head-end operator sets the rear wheels of the chair on the floor and rolls the chair backward until the front wheels are securely on the floor.
7. If the chair has reached the destination, prepare the chair for rolling by retracting the lift handles and lowering the lift bar to a comfortable height.
8. To continue the ascent, adjust the lift handles and lift bar as needed to maneuver the chair to the next stairway.
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17. OPERATING ON STAIRS Pausing on the Stairs -Pausing During Descent
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Pausing on the Stairs
-Pausing During Descent
Both operators tilt the chair forward, off the tracks, to allow the rear wheels to rest on the step. Both operators hold the chair in place. To resume a descent, both operators tilt the chair back to the glide angle and engage the belts on the steps.
Pausing During Ascent
Both operators set the chair down on its rear wheels on a step. Both operators hold the chair in place. (photo)
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18. OPERATING ON STAIRS At the Landings
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At the Landings
If the chair has reached destination, prepare the chair for rolling by retracting handles, and lowering the lift bar to comfortable height. Close track system. .
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19. For additional information please refer to the User’s Manual
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Thank you for assisting the College in with our Emergency Response Plan!
For additional information please refer to the User’s Manual
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The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.