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|Stair Climbers for Safe Manoeuvring on Stairs
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
If you or one of your loved ones suffers from a disability that means they require a wheelchair, you will understand the frustration that comes with being unable to negotiate stairs. Though living in a bungalow can eliminate the problem when at home, you will come across stairs in a variety of buildings throughout your life which will cause you problems. At K5, we provide a great range of stair climbers that can provide the solution in both access and evacuation situations.
Stairmate Compact
In older properties, the stairwells will sometimes be quite tight, which is what makes the Stairmate Compact ideal for those situations. Despite the compact design, this unit comes complete with a powerful motor and reinforced tracks to ensure you don’t lose out on strength despite its smaller size.
Stairmate Rapid
Although all of our stair climbers make tackling stairs easy, if you need to access or evacuate a high level of a building with a lot of stairs, you could still be looking at a daunting journey. This fast moving Stairmate unit is ideal for high rise buildings as it is robust, reliable and easy to use.
Stairmate Major
The Stairmate Major has the benefit of being able to carry almost all types of wheelchair due to its large platform. Despite its size, the Stairmate Major can be transported between locations easily and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
With steel reinforced tracks and saw-tooth lugs that secure the unit onto the stairway, the Stairmate Major is a reliable and durable solution.
At K5, we understand the importance of independence, and the Stairmate stair climbers we offer can significantly improve the lives of their users. To find out more about our range of stair climbers, as well as all of the other products we supply, contact us on 01234 354 539 or send us your enquiry via our contact form.
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How to Use Your Evac Pads Safely
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
When the fire alarm rings out, it’s human nature to automatically run for the nearest door without a second thought, to ensure that we’re safe. For many of us, evacuating a building in an emergency won’t cause an issue; however for those who are classed as disabled, an evacuation can be a tricky and extremely stressful process, especially if the right precautions aren’t in place. As a business owner, one way you can help with such a process is to install evac pads within your premises, and below, here at K5 we’ve provided a beginner’s guide on how to use such a resource safely and efficiently.
Since October 2004 it’s been a legal requirement for all premises to ensure that those with a disability are able to manoeuvre around the premises with the same ease and confidence as those who are able-bodied; and the installation of various appliances and evacuation products, such as an evacuation pad, can help achieve this – if used correctly.
An evacuation pad is a great tool to have in a property which has a large flight of stairs which in an emergency cannot be avoided. Being quick and easy to deploy, they enable anyone who has a disability to be carried down the stairs and over various terrain, both safely and securely.
To use your evac pad correctly and safely, it should placed flat on the floor with the vinyl coated base facing downwards. Once this has been done, the member of staff in need f help evacuating can place themselves upon the board, with the safety belts pulled tightly around them and clicked into place, ensuring they stay secure throughout the journey. Then, whilst being pulled along various surfaces, the two inch thick foam pad will protect the passenger from any injuries, although this does mean that it’s important to ensure regularly that this is in an excellent condition.
Here at K5, along with providing evac pads to a range of businesses, schools and hospitals; we also provide extensive training to ensure that in case of emergency they are used safely and correctly. If you require any of our evacuation products or wish to be trained in the correct procedure for using them, please get in touch.
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Welcome to the new K5 Website
Tuesday, 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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