Archive for May, 2010
|Telescopic Wheelchair Ramps
Wednesday, 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
Tuesday, 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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