Multi-Use (Child) Evacuation Sledge
- Designed for Children and Small-Framed Users - the NCL-EVSG3 multi-use evacuation sledge is specifically sized and configured for children and smaller-framed individuals, providing a secure and proportionate evacuation solution for settings including schools, paediatric care wards, children's residential units, and care environments where smaller-framed adult residents cannot be safely accommodated on a standard-sized sledge.
- Three Body Straps for Child-Specific Security - three integrated body straps replace the standard two-strap configuration, providing additional securing points specifically adapted to the shorter torso length of a child user; the three straps prevent gaps in the securing arrangement that could allow a smaller body to slide or shift during stair descent, which is a specific risk when standard straps designed for an adult body length are used with a child.
- Lightweight and Easy to Deploy - lightweight construction allows a single trained operator to carry and position the sledge quickly in an emergency, or for two operators to manage the evacuation with one focused on patient securing and one on guiding descent; pull handles at both head and foot ends support controlled movement across all surfaces including stairs, carpets, vinyl, and concrete.
- Schools and Paediatric PEEP Provision - suitable for use in schools (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 schools provision), paediatric NHS wards, children's hospices, and residential care settings with child residents; a risk assessment appropriate to the child population should be completed before training; evacuation drills should include child-size practice scenarios to ensure operator competency.
Child Evacuation Sledge NCL-EVSG3 - Paediatric - Three Body Straps
The Multi-Use Child Evacuation Sledge (NCL-EVSG3) is sized and configured for safe emergency evacuation of children and small-framed users. Three body straps prevent shift during descent. Lightweight; pull handles at head and foot. Suitable for schools, paediatric wards, and children's residential settings. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 PEEP provision.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-EVSG3 |
| Users | Children; small-framed individuals |
| Body Straps | Three (child-specific securing) |
| Construction | Durable wipe-clean; lightweight |
| Operator Controls | Pull handles at head and foot |
| Settings | Schools; paediatric wards; children's residential care |
Regulatory Compliance
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to schools, hospitals, and residential care settings for children as well as adult settings; PEEPs for children with mobility impairments require evacuation equipment appropriate for their age and size. Using adult-sized evacuation equipment for children creates securing risks where the straps and sledge dimensions do not match the child's body; the NCL-EVSG3 addresses these risks with child-specific sizing. CQC Regulation 12 applies to paediatric care settings registered with CQC. Staff training must include scenarios with the specific child-sized sledge; adult equipment training alone does not qualify staff to use the child sledge safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a paediatric evacuation sledge be used rather than an adult sledge?
A paediatric evacuation sledge should be specified whenever the individual to be evacuated is a child or a small-framed adult whose body dimensions are not adequately accommodated by the standard adult sledge. On an adult sledge, a child's body may not reach the securing straps correctly, leaving the upper or lower body unsecured; the wider adult sledge surface may allow lateral movement during stair descent; and the weight difference may affect the descent speed and operator control. The NCL-EVSG3's child-specific dimensions and three-strap securing system directly address these risks for child users.
What specific PEEP considerations apply for children in evacuation planning?
Children's PEEPs should additionally consider: the child's cognitive understanding and ability to cooperate during a frightening evacuation; the presence of a parent or carer who may be needed for the child's emotional security during evacuation; the age-appropriate communication approach for explaining the evacuation process during drills; the need for a named staff member to take specific responsibility for each child requiring evacuation assistance; and the possibility that a child's weight and size may change significantly between annual PEEP reviews, requiring reassessment of the equipment specification. In schools, the PEEP should be coordinated with the child's family, SENCO, and any specialist professionals involved in the child's care.
NCL-EVSG3
- Designed for Children and Small-Framed Users - the NCL-EVSG3 multi-use evacuation sledge is specifically sized and configured for children and smaller-framed individuals, providing a secure and proportionate evacuation solution for settings including schools, paediatric care wards, children's residential units, and care environments where smaller-framed adult residents cannot be safely accommodated on a standard-sized sledge.
- Three Body Straps for Child-Specific Security - three integrated body straps replace the standard two-strap configuration, providing additional securing points specifically adapted to the shorter torso length of a child user; the three straps prevent gaps in the securing arrangement that could allow a smaller body to slide or shift during stair descent, which is a specific risk when standard straps designed for an adult body length are used with a child.
- Lightweight and Easy to Deploy - lightweight construction allows a single trained operator to carry and position the sledge quickly in an emergency, or for two operators to manage the evacuation with one focused on patient securing and one on guiding descent; pull handles at both head and foot ends support controlled movement across all surfaces including stairs, carpets, vinyl, and concrete.
- Schools and Paediatric PEEP Provision - suitable for use in schools (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 schools provision), paediatric NHS wards, children's hospices, and residential care settings with child residents; a risk assessment appropriate to the child population should be completed before training; evacuation drills should include child-size practice scenarios to ensure operator competency.