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Rubber Wheelchair Ramps
August 19th, 2010
Wheelchair ramps are crucial pieces of equipment that enable individuals with a range of disabilities to access areas within their own home or in commercial properties, that would otherwise be out of bounds. Business owners that are planning to purchase wheelchair ramps could be forgiven for thinking that there is only one variety of ramp, in fact there are hundreds with many different properties that make each individual product ideal for a specific purpose. At K5 we supply a number of ramps, from lightweight telescopic varieties through to hardy rubber ramps.
When purchasing a new wheelchair ramp, the first thing to consider is where it is going to be used. Is it going to be placed indoors or outdoors? If the answer to this question is outdoors, then it is vital to purchase a rubber ramp that has plenty of grip, making it safe for use whatever the weather conditions. A metal ramp that is likely to become slippery is not only a hazard for those using wheelchairs, but for the wider public as well. Some varieties of metallic ramps may also become rusty, meaning that the appearance of the business is likely to be compromised if the wrong wheelchair ramp is chosen.
Fortunately, we at K5 understand that not everyone is as knowledgeable about wheelchair ramps as our experienced team. That is why we are on hand to help home and business owners to make the best choice based upon their specifications. Clients can find a comprehensive catalogue on our website, which includes images and thorough details about each of the products that we supply.
If you would like to find out more about our selection of wheelchair ramps that are perfect for use both indoors and outdoors, take a look at our online brochure. Whichever you choose, you can rest assured that it will be hardwearing, lightweight and it will last a lifetime.
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Steel Wheelchair Ramps
August 5th, 2010
For wheelchair users, getting around can often prove problematic and restrictive. With stairs out of bounds, it is often difficult to manoeuvre around certain parts of the house, or around shops and other buildings. Here at K5, we believe that no wheelchair user should be limited to where they can and cannot move to, and to combat this, we have developed a series of wheelchair ramps to give the disabled the freedom to travel wherever they so wish.
Creating a fully accessible wheelchair friendly home can often be costly and inconvenient, which is contrary to the desired outcome. A far more versatile and cost-effective solution is a series of lightweight ramps. All of the wheelchair ramps that we stock are both light to carry, but also strong. This allows for easy transportation around the home and out in public, with the guarantee that the ramp will remain sturdy and reliable, wherever you go.
To make sure all of the ramps provide ultimate ease of use and convenience, we provide ramps which neatly fold away to a compact size, with a useful carry handle. We supply two main types of ramps, which are both excellent for use on the go.
AeroLight ramps can quickly and easily be folded away into a suitcase type package, and used in a vast range of situations. PerfoLight ramps are constructed with anodised aluminium, which is minimal in weight, yet extremely resilient and durable. Both are safe, reliable and efficient, due to their easily portable nature.
In addition to the compact models, we also supply larger ramps for use around the home. The ramps provided are of the highest quality, and many include added grips on the base for ultimate stability on all surfaces.
Life no longer has to be restricted for wheelchair users. With our large range of wheelchair ramps, users can finally regain the ease of mobility which they are entitled to.
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Handicap Wheelchair Ramps
July 21st, 2010
It is a requirement for all businesses to have adequate facilities in place to ensure that those individuals that use wheelchairs can freely access all of the rooms within a property. However, it is also important that those with disabilities have wheelchair ramps and other features within their home, to help them maintain an independent lifestyle. At K5, we supply a vast range of disabled aids to both commercial and domestic clients, including ramps, stairmates, handipark barriers and evacuation chairs.
We supply a variety of wheelchair ramps and with many years experience in the industry, we are able to offer advice as to the best solution for any home or business. Dependent upon where they need to be used, there are a number of ramp options available. As an example, shorter ramps are an ideal portable solution, whilst wedges are often suited to steeper inclines.
Many individuals choose to take portable ramps with them whilst they are out and about, with some suitable for entering and exiting vehicles. Our clients can rest assured that all of our ramps can be transported easily, as all have been manufactured to be both strong and lightweight. What’s more, most of our ramps can be folded down to a briefcase size with a handle, making them the perfect portable option for use around the home and within businesses.
To make independent living just a little bit easier we also supply wheelchair lifts and stairmates. These offer cost-effective and practical solutions for enabling wheelchair users to access all areas of a building, even those with large quantities of stairs.
The wheelchair ramps and lifts that we supply can be found by browsing our product catalogue. Images and specifications about the products that we have to offer are included, yet if clients have any questions about any of the items and their suitability for their situation, we recommend that they fill out our online contact form.
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Emergency Evacuation Chair
July 7th, 2010
While most businesses now recognise the vital importance of disabled access in the modern world, some companies overlook ways in which to safeguard those with a disability in certain infrequent situations, such as emergencies. In the event of a fire or similar hazard, it’s very dangerous to make use of regular facilities such as lifts. That’s why an evacuation chair is an essential part of every business’ disabled facilities. Here at K5 we believe that a company’s commitments to equality and diversity shouldn’t cost them a fortune, that’s why we stock such a varied range of evac chairs.
On our website customers will find a catalogue of chairs, including images, specifications and product descriptions which are ideal for choosing the right chair for your premises. We stock specialist equipment for larger individuals, or budget chairs for budding businesses keen to fulfil their obligations towards health and safety.
Evacuations chairs use a diverse range of techniques to help those with a disability escape from a building quickly and safely. Here at K5, we can offer advice regarding the most efficient technology, and customers can choose from single operation, tri wheel, and powered track chairs amongst others.
Businesses actually have a legal responsibility to ensure staff and visitors to their property can be evacuated in a dignified and efficient manner. Therefore, by neglecting to invest in something as useful as an evacuation chair, firms could be leaving themselves susceptible to lawsuits. Our website contains a wealth of downloadable information designed to keep various business types aware of the legal requirements in this area.
Here at K5 we can also offer maintenance and servicing for evacuation equipment in order to help you keep your valued staff and customers safe. For further information regarding an evacuation chair displayed on our website, get in touch with our friendly team, who possess extensive knowledge regarding each and every high quality product we supply.
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Fire Evacuation Chair
June 16th, 2010
To comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, it is vital that all businesses have disabled access equipment in place. Whilst many publicly accessed properties have installed wheelchair ramps, there are other pieces of equipment that businesses should invest in. It is a common misconception that the fire brigade should remove those with disabilities in the event of a fire. In fact, it is the responsibility of the business, which should have an evacuation chair in place.
Unfortunately, the construction of most buildings assumes that those escaping from a property will be able to walk down steps in order to reach a safe area. An evacuation chair is essentially a wheelchair that can be used in these areas to provide quick and efficient escape for those with disabilities.
Here at K5, we recognise the importance of businesses investing in evacuation chairs and learning how to use them in case of an emergency. For this reason we supply a vast range of chairs and offer training to businesses.
The products that we have to offer are available with a range of features that guarantee the utmost in comfort and functionality to users. Our products range from simple but effective designs such as, the Exitmaster Versa, to the fully equipped Xpert-powered with a rechargeable drive unit.
Businesses can browse the equipment that we have to offer by visiting our website, with images and extensive specifications they will be able to choose the right evacuation chair for their needs and their budget.
To learn more about the Disability Discrimination Act and how it affects your business, visit our website and click the ‘Visit the DDA’ icon. Full details about evacuation chair options can be found on our website too, and for more information we recommend calling to speak to a member of our friendly team.
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Indoor Wheelchair Ramps
June 2nd, 2010
Enabling wheelchair users to access any part of a building is essential – whether it is a residential or commercial property, this hands back independence. The best way to achieve this is via indoor wheelchair ramps, which help users to overcome obstacles such as staircases and door steps. There is a whole host of regulations that should ensure the freedom of movement for a wheelchair user, however unfortunately this isn’t always the case, which is why these ramps are so important.
Indoor wheelchair ramps are essential for allowing users to experience the theatre, cinema, restaurant or any public building that hasn’t considered disable access in their building construction. Enabling those in a wheelchair to enjoy a high quality of life has never been easier.
The Disability Discrimination Act is a piece of legislation that protects the civil rights of wheelchair and mobility scooter users. This states that users should have access to commercial buildings such as shops, cafes and banks, as well as in education, employment and public transport.
Granting access to employees in wheelchairs has never been easier for businesses than with the products on offer from K5. Our ramps are incredibly lightweight yet strong and resilient, as well as being quick to set-up which is crucial in the event of a fire or emergency. There are further regulations that consider whether a building conforms to health and safety and provides a means of escape in case of emergency too – more information is available on our website.
The Act states that an employer has a duty to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to ensure that an individual is not disadvantaged in the workplace. This includes the physical aspects of a workplace, such as access. Infringing this act can have serious ramifications for an employer, so if you are a business owner ensure you implement wheelchair ramps and access systems for your existing or potential wheelchair using employees.
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Telescopic Wheelchair Ramps
May 19th, 2010
Wheelchair ramps are essential in both public and private buildings, not only do they help individuals to access all parts of a property easily but they also enable wheelchair users to be completely autonomous when out and about. Whilst many shops, restaurants, hotels and other commercial properties have ramps in place throughout their premises, some wheelchair users prefer to carry their own just in case. At K5, we specialise in light-weight, portable wheelchair ramps that are really easy to fold away and take wherever they are needed.
Amongst our range of portable ramps are telescopic wheelchair ramps, these products act in the way that the name suggests by sliding open to become longer, allowing them to be utilised in a range of situations. Our telescopic ramps are both durable and light-weight, this means that they can be carried around easily and they are strong enough to withstand large quantities of weight and pressure.
We appreciate that all wheelchairs vary and as such, the ramps must be fit for purpose. Our portable ramps are broken down into two main categories; AeroLight Ramps and PerfoLight Ramps.
Our AeroLight ramps are designed to be used with both manual and electric wheelchairs. They combine an unbeatable weight to strength ratio and can be de-constructed into a briefcase size package.
PerfoLight ramps are available in telescopic and rigid varieties. They are produced using the innovative material anodised aluminium, which means that they are also extremely strong and lightweight.
All of the wheelchair ramps discussed above can be browsed by visiting our website, each product includes an image of the ramp whilst it is being used plus, full specifications and benefits. If you are not sure which ramp would be most suitable for your requirements, please feel free to contact us by calling our head office or fill out our contact form.
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Evac chairs for emergency stairway descent
May 4th, 2010
Current UK legislations require that all people should be evacuated from a building safely and promptly in the event of an emergency such as a fire. Naturally steps and staircases are the route of exit for non-disabled users, but what about the needs of people with disabilities? This is where the efficiency and usability of evacuation chairs is needed the most. An evac chair supplied by K5 has been specifically designed to facilitate the secure and timely evacuation of disabled people or those with walking difficulties.
Traditional methods of escape assume that users are capable of escaping via an emergency exit or staircase. This presumption is inadequate and actually dangerous to those for whom immediate escape is not necessarily an option. In response to legislation many Building Managers have introduced refuge areas, which really fail to ensure the safety of their building’s disabled users. These areas are a short-sighted and short-term solution, and leave people with disabilities vulnerable to harm if there is not a rapid response from the fire services.
Many businesses still believe that the evacuation of people with disabilities is the responsibility of the emergency services, and that further to the provision of refuge areas there is nothing else they can do. This naive mindset puts their disabled employees in danger, and the importance of a comprehensive evacuation strategy in any building cannot be stressed enough.
The installation of an evac chair at a property is essential if the business has workers with disabilities using the building. These safety chairs can be operated by one individual, meaning they are ideal for evacuating disabled people out of building safely and efficiently.
An evac chair should incorporate safety breaks on the rear wheels, a sturdy and resilient framework, supportive seat and advanced belt system for ease of travel and, most pertinently in times of emergency, instant deployment. These features are all consistent with the models supplied by K5, who are committed to ensuring the independence and safety of people with disabilities.
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Competency Training For Evac Chairs
April 28th, 2010
Evacuation chairs, often referred to as evac chairs, are an important staple in any public property. In case of a fire or any other emergency, lifts are one of the first parts of the building that are shut down, often making it very difficult for wheelchair users to leave the building. It is a common misconception that individuals with disabilities should be left in a building’s refuge area until they can be rescued by the fire brigade. In actual fact they should be removed from the building at the same time as everyone else, using an evac chair for quick and efficient movement through the building.
K5 Evacuation Chair Equipment supplies a wide selection of disabled aids to domestic, commercial and industrial customers. Their range of equipment includes evac chairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair ramps, handipark barriers, stretchers, wheelchairs and many other products.
All of their evac chairs are able to carry a range of loads and come with a variety of features such as, strapping, head, foot and arm rests, padded seats, to promote the utmost comfort and security for the user.
Of course, K5 Evacuation Chair Equipment appreciates that it will be the responsibility of others in the building to help wheelchair users to exit the building, primarily the employees. Therefore, they offer full competency training for evacuation chairs and all of the products in their range.
Training is designed to ensure that employees are confident enough to use the equipment so that they appreciate how the user will feel and what they will experience when it is used.
To arrange for their training team to visit your business, contact the company by filling out their online enquiry form or call the local telephone number, which can be found on their website. There is also a fully comprehensive brochure detailing all of the evac chairs and other products that they have to offer on their site.
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Wheelchair Ramps: Telescopic, Rigid and Folding Options
April 21st, 2010
Wheelchair ramps are a necessity in any publicly accessed property, therefore any business that does not have a fixed ramp in place should invest in a portable ramp that can be installed as and when it is required. There is one online company that supplies a range of disabled aids, they specialise in supplying wheelchair ramps to both the commercial and domestic markets. All of their products are available with a number of appealing features including folding options and lightweight ramps.
With a comprehensive brochure on their website, busy business owners can browse the variety of wheelchair ramps and other disabled aids available from K5 Evacuation Chair Equipment, from the comfort of their own home or office.
All disabled individuals have the right to access any shop, bar, restaurant or any other establishment quickly and easily. Alongside wheelchair ramps this specialist retailer provides a range of equipment that is essential in any property including wheelchair lifts, handipark barriers and evacuation chairs.
Their wheelchair ramps are designed to the very highest standards and have a number of important features. It is vital that demountable ramps can be stored efficiently; therefore K5 supply both telescopic and folding options that can be collapsed to the size of a briefcase.
Some of their ramps have a rigid design, manufactured from hardwearing anodised aluminium they are designed to resist corrosion and stains. What’s more all of the wheelchair ramps supplied by this company have gripped surfaces to prevent accidents from occurring.
To browse the wide selection of wheelchair ramps supplied by this company, take a look at the brochure on their website. Their experienced team are on hand to discuss any issues that you may have and to help you choose the best products for your requirements, simply call the local number on their website.
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