Archive for June, 2010
|Fire Evacuation Chair
Wednesday, 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
Wednesday, 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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