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Wheelchair Ramp Regulations
March 4th, 2010
It is incredibly important that all businesses take adequate measures to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to freely access their premises, from places of education and offices to restaurants and shops. As a business owner, it is therefore important to ensure that you have a variety of access aids on hand that your employees are trained to use. One of the most common disability aids that you will see in businesses are wheelchair ramps, these enable wheelchair users to access buildings that would otherwise be very difficult to enter.
It is essential that business owners purchase wheelchair ramps that comply with basic regulations to ensure the safety of all visitors. The main standards for regulations are related to the length, gradient and surface materials.
There is one company, K5 Evacuation Chairs, which specialises in a number of disabled aids including access ramps, wheelchair lifts, stair lifts, parking barriers, stretchers and other accessories. All of their products possess the very latest features and follow all of the latest disability standards and regulations.
All wheelchair ramps should be covered in a non-slip material, this is incredibly important to maintain the safety of the entrance of a building for wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users. Wheelchair ramps should also be at least 1.5 m long to accommodate for wheelchairs of all sizes, with 100mm high kerbs on either side. For ramps that are longer than 2 m there should be hand rails on either side.
K5 Evacuation Chairs, supply both PerfoLight ramps and AeroLight ramps, both are extremely lightweight and strong, enabling them to hold a range of weights. The PerfoLight range can also be folded to a brief case size when not in use.
For further information about the wide selection of wheelchair ramps on offer, business owners can browse the catalogue on this specialist’s website. Customers can contact their team by calling their local telephone number or by filling out the contact form that can be found on their website.
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Specifications For Wheelchair Ramps
February 25th, 2010
The Disability Discrimination Act says that disabled people have the right to access everyday goods and services such as, shops, cafes, banks, cinemas and religious buildings. Therefore if you are a business owner it is vital that you have a range of access provisions in place at your property. Wheelchair ramps are important items as they give wheelchair users the freedom to access any public building easily, from shops and restaurants to offices and vehicles. Fortunately, there is one company that stocks a wide range of disability access products, to ensure that your business is fit for purpose.
K5 Evacuation Chair Equipment, provide a wide range of wheelchair ramps that can be viewed through the brochure on their website. All of the wheelchair ramps that they provide have a variety of standard features and properties that make them suitable for quick and efficient use.
All of the ramps are lightweight so they can be moved around quickly and easily, yet they are extremely strong so that they can sustain a large weight range. For businesses that opt for a removable ramp, many of the products from this specialist can be folded to a brief case size, so that they can be moved around the building effortlessly.
This online specialist provides two varieties of wheelchair ramps, these fall into two major categories; AeroLight Ramps and PerfoLight Ramps. AeroLight ramps are extremely lightweight but they are extremely strong, they are best suited for use with a range of wheelchairs and scooters.
PerfoLight ramps are extremely lightweight and strong, they also have a telescopic design meaning that they can be folded away quickly.
For further information regarding wheelchair ramps and all of the other products that this retailer has to offer take a look at the product brochure on their website. They also have a number of downloads on their website which explain the products required by a number of premises to comply with the latest disability standards.
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Wheelchair Ramps For Cars
February 17th, 2010
If you know someone with a physical disability then you may understand the frustration they experience when it comes to getting in and out of cars as well as properties that do not cater for wheelchairs. With this in mind, it may benefit you to know of online specialists, K5, that supply wheelchair ramps as well as other mobility aids to make lives far easier for those that need a little extra help.
K5 specialise in supplying ramps that are portable and accessible for all those that crave their independence. Ideal for people of all ages, these ramps won’t let you down when it comes to convenience and practicality with the simple mechanisms that are suitable for all cars and homes.
Many people are unaware of the ramp’s lightweight and compact properties that make this an ideal choice. People may want to choose accessories to help a loved one gain as much independence as possible and are on the lookout for those that are able to slip easily into the boot of a car without jeopardising space for other things.
There are many different makes of wheelchair ramps including AeroLight and PerfoLight. They are both strong yet light weight and make ideal choices for anyone needing durable ramps that can be left within a car. The variety of choice from online specialists such as K5, are viewable from their website so you can choose the best ramp for your needs.
So, don’t hesitate looking for your ideal accessories today, make sure you choose those who know how to help. Whether you need advice or know what you want, K5 have a vast selection of wheelchair ramps to choose from for both your home and car. To contact them you can call the number available on their site or alternatively, fill in their contact form.
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Reliable suppliers of Evacuation Chairs
January 18th, 2010
Whether you have a disability or your loved one does, it’s important that you feel safe and comfortable wherever you go. This said there are those companies that provide a whole variety of equipment to ensure that people who aren’t mobile can enter and exit properties quickly and conveniently.
One vital piece of equipment that such suppliers provide are evacuation chairs. This allows people in wheel chairs or scooters, to leave a building in an emergency without hindering any safety rules and putting other lives at risk.
Of course, no equipment is good unless it’s of the highest quality. With this in minds, there various pieces of equipment such as ramps, barriers and other accessories, that are of the highest quality guaranteeing usage over a vast period of time.
Whether you like to go and look at such safety and mobility equipment or want to know of other convenient ways, there are those companies that provide a gallery of their products online which lets you to browse from the comfort of your own home.
The product gallery contains highly visible images of all their products so you can choose what you want without having to visit the store. Of course if you wish to enquire about any of the products there are numbers to call which allows you to speak to the suppliers directly.
It’s all about convenience, and those that understand how difficult it can be sometimes, companies aim to make their services as readily available for those that need it most. Whether you or someone you know needs new products, or whether you just want to replace existing products that have seen better days, there are those that can offer professional advice on the best products for your needs.
So, don’t run the risk of choosing products that may not last, get quality evacuation chairs, scooters and other accessories from specialist suppliers today.
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Mobility Aids And Evacuation chairs UK
December 16th, 2009
UK Suppliers Of Evacuation Chairs And Other Mobility Aids
Safety should be the main focus of any commercial or industrial property. However there are many places that are unaware of the equipment available that ensures everyone exits a building quickly and efficiently regardless of their condition.
If you are disabled or have a person with a disability working for your company, then a fire escape route is vital to ensuring that everyone can escape a building in an emergency. One piece of equipment that may help someone who is wheelchair bound from making a swift exit is an evacuation chair.
There is a misunderstanding that those people who are disabled should be placed in a refuge area until emergency services arrives to help them get out of a building safely, however many places have dismissed this and made it complusary that everyone can exit a building safely. Of course this is a major concern for those that believe this to be the case, especially when there are products that can prevent this and enables everyone to exit in an emergency.
Online specialists that specialise in evacuation chairs and other mobility aids have a whole variety of products to choose from on their website to ensure those who are disabled are not hindered because of their condition. Whether at work or in the home, mobility aids are essential for independent living and there are vast makes models and products that can ensure this is the case for everyone.
Mobility aids are available to view within their online product catalogue with full ranges and choice at the touch of a button. Whether you require wheelchair lifts, ramps, or accessories for your home or office, then they can be viewed online with ‘Learn More’ options to ensure they are exactly what you are looking for.
Suppliers of evacuation chairs are awaiting your call to help you and your business. Don’t put off enhancing the disabled access of your property, call specialists today to the vast range of choice available to you.
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Responsibility for evacuating people with impaired mobility
December 1st, 2009
Fire safety: Responsibility for evacuating people with impaired mobility
03 November 2009
Clients appear increasingly confused by conflicting advice they have received about this from fire safety consultants.
As commercial organisations are responsible for their own fire risk assessment and suitable control and evacuation measures, mistakes could have tragic consequences.
The responsibility falls to the ‘responsible person or persons’ who are, broadly speaking, the occupier or owner of the premises, or both.
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Stair Lift vs. Wheelchair Lift vs. Lift Chairs
November 17th, 2009
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Stair Lift vs. Wheelchair Lift vs. Lift Chairs
People who find themselves with limited mobility will need to purchase a variety of pieces of equipment that help to make their lives easier. It helps if you know what it is that you are buying. There are three pieces of equipment that people commonly get confused with one another:
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Welcome to the new K5 Website
November 17th, 2009
K5 are pleased to welcome you to their new website. We hope you enjoy browsing through our site and find what you are looking for. Should you require any assistance oplease do not hesitate to contact us through the site contact us page or dial us directly on Tel 01234 354539.
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