Compact Emergency Evacuation Mat with Foam Padding and Storage Bag

The Compact Emergency Evacuation Mat with Foam Padding and Storage Bag is a reliable and practical tool for safely transporting injured or disabled individuals during an emergency. Designed for use in both public and private environments, it offers a quick and efficient evacuation solution. The mat features a padded foam interior that provides vital protection for the head, neck, and spine, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process. 

What's Included?

• 1 x Compact Evacuation Mat

Who Is the Emergency Evacuation Mat Suitable For?

The Emergency Evacuation Mat is designed for the fast evacuation of buildings for those who cannot move autonomously due to a disability or injury. The mat 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 Mat , meaning that it is a top seller in our disability evacuation range.

What Type of Buildings Can the Emergency Mat Evacuate?

The Evacuation Mat 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 Mat 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 Mat?

The Compact Evacuation Mat acts as a lifting aid and is incredibly 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 mat.
2. Lay Evacuation Mat fully extended on the floor, cotton side up.
3. Lay patient on the Evacuation Mat.
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 Mat Need to Be Operated?

The Evacuation Mat is perfect for businesses and public centres because it requires just one or two people to operate during an evacuation. The user of the mat 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 Mat features two firm, padded 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 Mat 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 Mat?

The Emergency Evacuation Mat 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 mat itself can stretch and bend to meet a patient's precise needs.

What Type of Stairs is the Evacuation Mat Suitable For?

Due to the Evacuation Mat'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 Mat, 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.

Is the Evacuation Mat 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.

Technical Specifications

• Safe Working Load: 150kg

Additional Documents

• Product Sheet

This Item Is Not Returnable On Grounds Of Hygiene

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Delivery Charges

Some larger or heavier orders will be couriered to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands or UK offshore islands. In these cases, we may need to contact you to arrange for a courier supplement charge, but only if your order is one that requires a courier and you live in Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands or UK offshore islands.

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European Delivery

Unfortunately, due to restrictions with our couriers, we are unable to ship items outside of the UK. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

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