ResQmat

WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT?

The ResQmat is an evacuation mat used to help evacuate someone from a building, including going down stairs. Similar to a fire extinguisher, it is stored hanging from a wall or in a cupboard.

Some important features of this product are:

	High vis yellow storage bag, with instructions
	ResQmat completely encloses the evacuee, and has 4 sets of wide Hook & Loop Tape which can allow for the evacuee’s arms to be either inside or outside.
	The head pillow is specially designed  for impact absorption when going down stairs.
	Full length mattress
	Long towing strap at both the head and foot end allow rescuers to pull without bending.
	The orange strap lifts the foot end around the evacuee’s feet and allows for heights up to 6’4”.
	The white plastic flute board underneath allows for excellent heat insulation, so the evacuee does not get hurt from the heat generated by sliding.

WHO IS THIS PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR?

This product may help people who cannot evacuate or walk out of a building, or walk down stairs, during an emergency evacuation. This includes:

• Children being evacuated from a school
• Students being evacuated from a university or college
• Patients being evacuated from a hospital
• People with disabilities being evacuated from a building

BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Place the evacuee on the ReqQmat. If they are in bed, log-roll them. If they are in a wheelchair, consider using the ResQslide Board Kit & Strap. Attach the 4 Hook & Loop Tape Straps. Shorten the orange strap and fasten the black plastic camlock. We recommend sliding feet first, especially down stairs. 

WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT MADE FROM?

Foam. Polycotton. Nylon. Webbing. Hook & Loop Tape. Plastic buckle. 

WARNING

Be aware that this evacuation mat product is deliberately slippery. Never step or stand on the ResQmat. Inspect annually to check the integrity and that it has not been damage by vermin. This product not suitable for spiral staircases.

ALTERNATIVE OR RELATED PRODUCTS

	ResQsheet	Stored under the Patient’s mattress on the bed and is ready to use, with the Patient then evacuated with their mattress. Slides well on most vinyl floors.
	ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet	Same as the ResQsheet above, but with a built-in white plastic slide board underneath. Slides well on all floor surfaces including Vinyl & Carpet.
	ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet – Deep & Airflow	Same as the ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet above, but made to fit deep single size beds, and can also be used with pressure care air-flow mattresses.
	ResQme	This is kept in storage and taken to a Patient who needs to be evacuated. A budget option evacuation device.
	ResQpod	Same as the ResQme above, but with more Cross Straps to contain the Patient.
	ResQsheet Extensions Straps	The straps can be retrofitted by simply lassoing onto the original towing strap, to allow more rescuers to help.
	ResQslide Board & Chair Strap Kit	The ResQslide Board & Chair Strap Kit is used to slide someone from a wheelchair to an evacuation device on the floor, such as the ResQmat, ResQpod or ResQme which can slide down stairs.