Compact Evacuation Mat - Lightweight, Secure & Hard-Wearing Emergency Solution
- Compact Storage and Rapid Deployment - the Compact Evacuation Mat is specifically designed for space-efficient storage and rapid deployment in emergency situations; the compact size allows it to be stored in accessible locations including behind doors, in room wardrobes, or under beds, ensuring it is close at hand in the resident's own room without requiring a wall-mounted pouch or dedicated storage space.
- Full-Length Reinforced Webbing - a continuous length of reinforced webbing runs the full length of the mat, forming integrated pull straps at both the head and foot ends in a single unbroken element; this continuous webbing construction provides maximum tensile strength at the pull points, eliminating potential weak points at webbing connections; the integrated head and foot pulls allow two operators to control the mat simultaneously from different positions.
- Adjustable Body Straps and Side Wings - two adjustable body straps accommodate patients of different heights, securing the patient's torso to the mat; side wings fold up from the mat edges and secure around the patient using buckles and webbing, wrapping the patient securely for transit on all surfaces; the side wings prevent the patient from rolling off the mat during evacuation across irregular surfaces or through doorways.
- SWL 150kg and Low-Friction Base - the 150kg Safe Working Load is specified and must be observed; a risk assessment should be completed before training or use; the low-friction coated underside slides smoothly over carpet, vinyl, and concrete; the care home's fire evacuation plan should document each resident's SWL compatibility and confirm the mat is appropriate for their weight before including it in their PEEP.
Compact Evacuation Mat NCL-EVM-W - SWL 150kg - All Surfaces
The Compact Evacuation Mat (NCL-EVM-W) provides a space-efficient fire evacuation solution with a full-length reinforced webbing system, adjustable body straps, side wings, and a low-friction base for all floor surfaces. SWL 150kg; complete risk assessment required before training or use. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 PEEP provision.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-EVM-W |
| Safe Working Load | 150 kg |
| Construction | Durable fabric; foam inner pad; full-length reinforced webbing |
| Patient Security | Adjustable body straps; side wings with buckles |
| Base | Low-friction; all floor surfaces |
| Risk Assessment | Required before training or use |
Regulatory Compliance
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the Responsible Person to assess fire risk and provide evacuation means for residents with mobility impairments via PEEPs. The compact evacuation mat provides a portable, space-efficient PEEP equipment option. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that evacuation equipment is appropriate for the residents in the setting, maintained, and that staff are trained before use; the SWL 150kg must be verified against each resident's weight before the mat is included in their PEEP. A risk assessment must be completed prior to training or use, per the manufacturer's requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SWL 150kg and why must it be specified for evacuation equipment?
SWL stands for Safe Working Load - the maximum load for which the equipment has been designed and tested to perform safely. For evacuation mats, the SWL includes the combined weight of the patient and the stress forces placed on the mat, webbing, and straps during evacuation activities such as stair descent and door-frame negotiation. A 150kg SWL means the mat, webbing, and all securing components have been tested to operate safely up to a patient weight of 150kg. Exceeding the SWL risks structural failure of the mat or webbing during an evacuation, which could result in patient injury. Each resident's weight must be checked against the SWL before the mat is specified in their PEEP.
How do the side wings secure the patient during evacuation?
The side wings are panels attached along both long edges of the mat that fold up and over the patient, wrapping around the sides of the body from the waist down; they are secured by buckles and webbing fasteners that connect the two wing sections across the patient's body. The side wings prevent the patient from rolling off the mat edge during evacuation on irregular surfaces or when the mat is angled through doorways or around corners. The adjustable body straps secure the upper body in conjunction with the side wings; together they form a complete patient-securing system that maintains the patient's position on the mat throughout the evacuation without requiring the operators to support the patient manually during transit.
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- Compact Storage and Rapid Deployment - the Compact Evacuation Mat is specifically designed for space-efficient storage and rapid deployment in emergency situations; the compact size allows it to be stored in accessible locations including behind doors, in room wardrobes, or under beds, ensuring it is close at hand in the resident's own room without requiring a wall-mounted pouch or dedicated storage space.
- Full-Length Reinforced Webbing - a continuous length of reinforced webbing runs the full length of the mat, forming integrated pull straps at both the head and foot ends in a single unbroken element; this continuous webbing construction provides maximum tensile strength at the pull points, eliminating potential weak points at webbing connections; the integrated head and foot pulls allow two operators to control the mat simultaneously from different positions.
- Adjustable Body Straps and Side Wings - two adjustable body straps accommodate patients of different heights, securing the patient's torso to the mat; side wings fold up from the mat edges and secure around the patient using buckles and webbing, wrapping the patient securely for transit on all surfaces; the side wings prevent the patient from rolling off the mat during evacuation across irregular surfaces or through doorways.
- SWL 150kg and Low-Friction Base - the 150kg Safe Working Load is specified and must be observed; a risk assessment should be completed before training or use; the low-friction coated underside slides smoothly over carpet, vinyl, and concrete; the care home's fire evacuation plan should document each resident's SWL compatibility and confirm the mat is appropriate for their weight before including it in their PEEP.