Operator Courses

In an emergency, it is vital that all of your staff and visitors can exit your commercial or office building quickly and safely. Evacuation chairs can help you to ensure that this will happen. Operator courses give you the necessary expertise to use our evacuation equipment practically and effectively. You will gain an understanding of the responsibilities of providing an effective evacuation plan, and will learn how evacuation chairs can become part of this essential plan. Our aim is to give you the confidence you need to cope in an emergency when people are relying on your help.

Train the Trainer/Cascade Courses

Train the Trainer courses give your staff the opportunity to provide high-quality Cascade Courses within your company. If a few members of your team become qualified trainers, they can in turn train their colleagues, creating a reliable network of people who are confident in the use of evacuation chairs. This ensures that your building remains safe even when those who initially completed the training leave your company. This is a cost-effective and long-term way to ensure that you can always call upon the expertise of someone who has undergone one of our high-quality courses.

All students who complete a course with K5 will be presented with a certificate which confirms their qualification, and will have the advanced skills required to keep your building, and your team, safe. Be sure to invest in this professional training when investing in one of our evacuation chairs.

Not having a wheelchair ramp at your public premises might very well be in breach of the Disability Discrimination Act which makes it illegal to “run a service or provide goods or facilities in a way which makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to use the service or goods”. Breaking this law and actively discriminating against those that require wheelchair access could incur penalties of up to £25,000. The simple act of investing in one of our wheelchair ramps will avoid this and go a great length to making your building truly ‘public access’.

We have put together a selection of ramp solutions that include:

-    AeroLight Ramps: Designed for use with all types of manual and electric scooters and wheelchairs.
-    PerfoLight Ramps: Built using anodised aluminium, the PerfoLight Ramps are both incredibly strong and lightweight, making them easy to slide away and store.

Here at K5 Evacuation Chair we have the expertise to advise you on which wheelchair ramp will be best for your specific property and user needs. Whichever ramp solution you choose, the equal opportunities of anyone who enters or wishes to work with you will be ensured, allowing your building to remain easy and convenient for everyone to access.

As of October 2004, the Disability Discrimination Act made it illegal to “run a service or provide goods or facilities in a way which makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to use the service or goods”. It is important to guarantee that disabled visitors can access your property or service as easily as possible, and providing an effective parking provision is a key part of this.

There are a number of requirements which apply to the provision of disabled parking bays. Bays should be within 50m of the entrance to a building, and should be lined or painted to make their presence clear. One of the most important factors to consider when installing disabled parking bays is how you will monitor the use of the spaces and prevent abuse. This is where high-quality disabled parking barriers from the expert team at K5 can help.

Easy to install, these barriers feature rechargeable batteries and require no connection to the mains, which makes them an affordable solution to a common problem. Drivers use a remote control to lower the barrier as they approach the space, and once the space is vacant the barrier will pop back up to secure the bay. This is a simple yet effective way to guarantee that disabled guests can always access convenient parking when visiting your premises.

Failure to provide disabled parking could not only result in financial penalties, but also bad publicity and lost custom for your business. Invest in disabled parking barriers from K5, and guarantee that your site can be accessible for all.

As specialist suppliers, we at K5 have a wealth of experience and knowledge surrounding the various products currently available in today’s competitive market. As an employer operating in a commercial or public property, it’s vital that you make reasonable adjustments to the property to ensure that people with disabilities can access and exit your property when needed. Whilst there are many products available, we at K5 have found the wheelchair ramp to be among the most effective solutions available.

Currently, we at K5 supply a wide range of wheelchair ramps which have become popular with wheelchair users and property owners alike. However, it’s essential that all property owners and employers in public and commercial properties fit an appropriate means of access for disabled people. Whilst lifts are convenient, in an emergency situation they cannot be used and therefore other means of exit should be provided, which is where the wheelchair ramp comes in. They are perfect for emergency situations and day to day activities, providing those with limited mobility the freedom of movement throughout a building.

As professionals in the industry, we feel confident that we can help identify the type of product which meets the specifications of those using your building. So, if you are in need of our expertise be sure to get in contact with us today. You can call us on 01234 354539 for more information on our products including our range of wheelchair ramps.

If you are a service provider, you are legally required to ensure disabled people can park easily at your premises. A further condition of this law stipulates that you must monitor these parking spaces to prevent abuse, or you could risk a financial penalty if one of your visitors files for compensation. Thanks to Handipark disabled parking barriers from K5, there is no need to risk these repercussions.

These barriers are designed to reserve accessible parking bays for those with disabilities. The barrier can be fitted directly to the car park surface, and usually only requires a special adhesive or simple bolts for installation. The driver simply presses a button on the handheld remote control, and the barrier will lower. Once the car has left, the barrier will pop up to secure the space. These robust and durable barriers are suitable for use in a range of environments and all weather conditions; providing you with a reliable parking solution throughout the year.

Handipark disabled parking barriers are rechargeable, and once fully charged their battery should last up to six months. This helps to make Handipark an affordable investment. If you are managing a popular venue which holds big events, then these barriers can also be used to designate VIP parking for your special guests. Similarly, company directors can enjoy their own parking space outside their commercial property by installing one of these barriers.

When you are looking to invest in disabled parking barriers, K5 can supply the high-quality products you need to provide an efficient disabled parking provision for your customers or guests. Problems with parking can be a thing of the past courtesy of K5.

Our wheelchair ramps are designed to be portable, and their lightweight nature makes them ideal for carrying to a variety of different locations where access might be a problem. Many of them fold up quickly and easily into briefcase size cases with carry handles, and are equally simple to unfold and set up. Choose from the AeroLight ramp which provides a convenient wide ramp with a fantastic weight to strength ratio which makes it ideal for all kinds of wheelchair, both manual and electric.

The PerfoLight wheelchair ramp features a clever telescopic design which easily folds away, making it ideal for transporting to different places. This rigid ramp can withstand frequent use, and is made of aluminium for a hard-wearing yet lightweight finish. Wheelchair and scooter users can regain their independence courtesy of a high-quality wheelchair ramp from the experts at K5, which can be taken anywhere and will never let you down when you need it most.

Contact our friendly, knowledgeable team who can advise you on the best wheelchair ramp for your budget and requirements, and whose expertise makes them the perfect people to answer any questions you might have about wheelchair ramps and their uses. When you want to enjoy greater access to both your home and the places you love to visit, get in touch with K5 for an access solution which really works.

The principal use of a safety chair, whether it’s being used within a warehouse, office environment or sports stadium is to safely, efficiently and securely transport those less abled out of the premises in an emergency situation.

Whilst this is the main function of a safety chair, there are various models which offer different benefits, and choosing the best for your needs and requirements will depend solely on the property your business is situated in.

Properties with Various Floors:

In an emergency situation properties with various flights of stairs can prove extremely difficult to vacate. Fortunately, here at K5 we have a range of stairmate safety chairs which can easily tackle stairs, whilst ensuring the occupant of the chair remains safe and comfortable.

Smaller Premises / Offices:

For those who work within a small ground floor property or a single floor office block, the evacuation won’t need to take stairs into consideration. However this doesn’t mean that the evacuation won’t pose an issue for some occupants. Fortunately, we have a range of safety chairs such as the EC1 which will be able to assist.

Here at K5 our team have the skills and experience required to be able to advise you on the various safety chairs available and their uses, so if you want to ensure that you purchase one which is perfect for your property, contact us today on 01234 354 539.

Our team are experienced in all areas of safety chair sales, maintenance and training. We can supply a wide range of safety chairs which are suitable for use in a variety of building types and are specifically designed to make the evacuation of a building much easier.

It is important as an employer that you not only fulfil your requirements to provide safety chairs, but also that you have the most reliable equipment which people can trust to get them out safely. For added peace of mind, we can also provide annual maintenance contracts to commercial clients to help ensure that your chairs are always in the very best condition.

As business owners become more aware of the importance of improving disabled access to their property and providing disability aids to their employees, it is important for them to put in place a provision for evacuation too.

You can choose from a variety of products to help you take care of your staff, including the EC1 Evacuation Chair, which offers a value for money option to give you the highest quality of safety at an affordable price, or the Xpert (CD7) which features adjustable safety straps and a comfortable seating position. The Xpert Powered chair can provide a secure evacuation solution with the added convenience of a motorised mechanism.

Whatever it is you are looking for from your safety chairs, at K5 we supply only the highest quality products, at prices which make increasing the safety of your building affordable. To give you and your staff the peace of mind of knowing you can all be evacuated effectively in an emergency, contact us today to discuss your requirements.

For over the last six years our highly skilled, professional and experienced team have been providing businesses throughout the UK with a wide range of evacuation chairs and products which are suitable for a range of emergencies and locations. Along with providing the products to assist in an evacuation, we have a dedicated team who are able to provide an annual maintenance service, ensuring that your safety equipment is working to its optimum potential whenever it is called upon.

Our team here at K5 understand and appreciate that an evacuation chair won’t be used on a daily basis, but due to our experience and expertise within the evacuation chair industry, we also understand that you can never be certain of when you may need it. For this reason, we offer an annual service contract which aims to give you peace of mind that should you ever require the services of your evacuation chair, it’ll be in full working order and safe to use.

When taking advantage of our maintenance service you can be certain that you’ll be getting the best service available, not to mention honest advice and guidance on how best to care for your chair. Our engineers are highly qualified and have the skillsets required to provide you with an efficient maintenance service. We also carry many common parts with us, allowing us to carry out a large range of repairs that may be required there and then.

Following the service, we’ll provide a service schedule, which we ask you to sign once you’re entirely satisfied with the work which has been carried out. Our annual maintenance contract also has the added benefit of coming with a courtesy call 2-4 weeks before your evacuation chair next requires a service.

Here at K5 we go the extra mile, as we are extremely passionate about the role we play in securing a working environment that is safe at all times. As such, we not only supply the equipment to keep all members of your team safe, we also teach you to use it efficiently.

By browsing through our website you will quickly realise that we have a vast array of equipment, all designed to aid in the evacuation process. However, to ensure that the operator feels confident in executing the evacuation plan, and the employee who requires the use of the evacuation chair is comfortable during the situation itself, relevant training is provided by us here at K5.

Training Programmes

Currently, we have two types of courses available for our clients; both of them are designed to teach the operator how to use the equipment. The aim of our training programmes are to instruct the user on how to:

-    Use the equipment in a manner that is competent and safe
-    Get into the mind-set of the individual needing the use of the emergency equipment
-    Be confident using all types of emergency equipment

We achieve this through a hands on approach that involves scenarios that imitate real life situations.

If you would like further information regarding the various training and evacuation chair equipment we supply, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We have a wealth of experience in this sector, and are equipped with an abundance of knowledge surrounding your role in protecting the welfare of your employees. To get in touch, call us today on 01234 354 539.