Workplace and Health & Safety

We are pleased to announce that we have increased our range of all weather wheelchair ramps to provide more length options. Our wheelchair ramp with handrails are now available in 4ft, 5ft and 10ft as well as the usual 6ft and 8ft options that were already available. These Wheelchair Ramp with Rails are part of our all weather range and can be left ...

Disability Pride Month originated in America - it is a way to celebrate the diversity in the disabled and LGBTQ+ community. It also helps bring attention to ways we can support these communities in all areas of life. The month-long celebration is now celebrated in multiple countries all over the world. In particular, Disability Pride month has been ...

At The Ramp People we offer a range of Speed Bumps, including 5mph and 10mph solutions designed to slow down traffic. These traffic calming tools and are often used within car parks, private roads and industrial estates. Below we have answered some of your key questions. Firstly it is of course essential to check you are allowed to install the ...

With such a wide range of disabilities, one solution doesn't fit all. Creating a Disabled Friendly Workplace can seem daunting with so many factors to consider and the legal implications if you get it wrong. If you are making changes for a specific person, for example, a new employee, we recommend undertaking a risk assessment and discussing their ...

Floor mats to reinforce social distancing regulations Our COVID-19 social distancing floor mat is a high-quality multi-functional dust control mat that is densely tufted with an open frieze tuft for true depth of colour and a trackless surface to ensure a high water absorption capacity and dirt removal. This is a highly effective industrial ...

Due to the current outbreak of COVID-19 we have seen our Expandable Barriers selling out. They are great way to section off areas of shops and workplaces to allow essential deep cleaning to occur. In addition they can be used to maintain safe distances between people at work. Easy to set up & use, our barriers are; Lightweight Portable ...

Loading heavy goods up heights and into vans can be a challenging task, especially for heavier or awkward sized items. Our Viper Aluminium Loading Ramps are perfect for the task, available in capacities up to 2000kg. Viper Economy Heavy Duty Van Ramps Available in 750mm or 920mm wide, and in lengths up to 2700mm, the Viper Economy Heavy Duty ...

Easily load your car into containers, up kerbs and into a van with our extensive range of car ramps. Customisable solutions available. Solutions for classic cars and sports cars. ...

The Ramp People's extensive range of Trench plates and footbridges ensure pedestrians and vehicles can safely pass over trenches during construction works. ...

The Ramp People are proud to be a distributor of the famous Checkers brand. We stock an extensive range of Checkers items, including; cable protectors, wheel stops, hose bridge systems, ground protection, aviation chocks, anti-fatigue mats and more. Checkers are famous for manufacturing NoTrax Floor Matting, TuffTrak Ground Protection ...

Whether you’re a car enthusiast taking care of your pride and joy or carrying out more serious maintenance work in your garage, there are various hazards and potential safety issues you need to be aware of. Car maintenance can be dangerous work and garages can pose their own risks with chemicals or hazardous materials around. It’s important ...

When it comes to workplace safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be near the top of your list. While other preventative measures and training should always be used first and foremost, there are many industries and work environments that need some form of PPE as well. There is a wide range of protective equipment to choose from but this ...

As the weather gets both colder and wetter, construction sites, events and other outdoor works areas struggle through the winter months. Muddy or frost ground makes for tough working conditions which can be more than just a nuisance. Slow work means delayed projects and wasted costs, not to mention the costs and dangers to pedestrians, workers and ...

Wheels Stops/Parking Blocks are a popular, simple way to prevent damage to cars and structures during parking. They are easy to install on tarmac and concrete, especially as our wheel stops are provided with free fixings and a drill bit. Wheel stops are extremely durable and can prevent your car moving and reduce risk of damage within warehouses, ...

It’s back to school season for many of us and a busy time for everyone. Even people not experiencing the back to school rush will see its effects on the roads as rush hours get even busier. Amongst all the chaos safety might not be first on many peoples minds, but it’s more important than ever to make safety, especially outside schools, a ...

Event safety can be a daunting task whether you're looking at putting on a small indoor event or a huge outdoor music festival. With both pedestrians and expensive equipment to protect, plus large crowds to organise, it's important that you implement the right tools to keep your event safe. To help, take a look at our event walk-through with handy ...

An event safety plan isn’t just essential, it’s a legal requirement. Ensuring the safety of your event workers and attendees is your legal responsibility, and not doing so could see you prosecuted and fined by the HSE. Unfortunately, coming up with an event management plan for event health and safety can be extremely difficult if you haven’t ...

Workplace health and safety is about more than just telling staff they should take a break every now and again or sticking the odd hazard sign up, as the scale of the injury and illness in the workplace ...