No lifting. No panic. Just dignity, safety, and speed. Introduction: The Problem with Transfers In too many evacuation plans, people with mobility challenges are expected to transfer out of their wheelchair and into an evacuation chair - often during a…
Why even well-documented evacuation plans can still fail when it matters most. Introduction: The Illusion of Readiness Walk into most modern buildings and you’ll likely find fire policies, framed evacuation maps, and PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans) filed neatly away.…
A practical, minute-by-minute breakdown of where most plans fall apart and how the right equipment & training makes the difference. Introduction: When Every Second Counts In any emergency, the first few minutes are everything. And yet, this is exactly where…
Why outdated assumptions could be putting your people - and your organisation - at risk. Introduction: Not All Escape Routes Are Equal For many buildings, the “Means of Escape” (MOE) hasn’t changed in years. It might be listed in a…
Practical insights for Facilities Managers As the operational landscape for fire and emergency services evolves, building and facilities managers must keep pace. A recent government release reveals that for the year ending March 2025, the Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) in…
Turning legal change into practical action With legislation now paving the way for greater evacuation responsibility, building owners and facilities managers must be proactive. The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) were laid on 4 July 2025 and come…
Top 3 Mistakes Facilities Managers Make When Choosing Evacuation Equipment And how to avoid them with confidence and clarity At Evaccess, we’ve spent years supporting facilities managers across education, healthcare, transport, and the public sector. And we see the same…
Top 5 Misconceptions About Evacuation Chairs: Myth-busting who they’re for, when they’re used, and why they matter more than ever Evacuation chairs are one of the most misunderstood pieces of safety equipment in any building. From who should be using…
We have the right equipment so that students don’t have to get out of their chairs - a must for any evacuation strategy. For years, Evaccess has been at the forefront of inclusive evacuation - supporting schools, universities, and public…
What the Government Shift Means for Evacuation and Safeguarding. Meet Evaccess at the Fire Safety Event, NEC (8-10 April) Visit Us at Stand 4/L30 | Special Guest Elspeth Grant (9th & 10th April) When it comes to fire safety, ensuring…
