Ramp News

Ramps are not only used for disabled access, truck loading and cable protection - there are many different functions and sizes of ramps all around the world. Some can be terrifying, the others are there to save lives. Here at The Ramp People we work with all kinds of ramps every day and we've found 6 of the best and most different ramps from all ...

Under the Equalities Act 2010, all businesses that provide 'goods and services' - including public facilities and shops - must make reasonable adjustments and reasonable access for disabled people, such as offering extra help or making changes to the way they provide their services. What is 'reasonable' depends on a range of factors, including the ...

Loading ramps provide the ultimate safe and simple method to manoeuvring your vehicles and industrial equipment into your truck and van. Here at The Ramp People we supply a great range of truck ramps and van ramps suitable for all industries and we understand the importance of being able to rely on them all year round. We have highlighted some ...

According to Electrical Safety First 2.5 million people receive a mains voltage electrical shock every year, with 350,000 resulting in serious injury. On top of that, the HSE reports that slips and trips were the most common cause of injury to employees. Taking this all into account; it's about time you made sure cable and hose connectors are ...

We are very pleased to announce that we are now an approved CHAS contractor - the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. The CHAS scheme assess their applications on the following criteria; Health and safety policy statement. Their organisation for health and safety. Their specific health and safety arrangements to a standard ...

This week the Mobility Roadshow is exhibiting at Donington Park in Derby from 25th - 27th June 2015. It is a great occasion for consumers with disabilities and restricted mobility to come together and experience some of the new mobility products and services that are available to help achieve greater independence. Organised by the charity ...

We have recently received a few images with our Standard Folding Van Ramp in action!    

We are proud to introduce the new Elite TrenchCross™ Cover and Footbridge and Trench Covers range on our website and they are now ready to order. The strongest and lightest trench cover and footbridge. With a unique "non-slip" traction system you can extend Elite TrenchCross™ to the width you need. The attached handles allow an easy ...

The sun is shining and the days are getting longer which tells us Summer is pretty much under way, and that means so is the festival season! Every year the UK becomes a hub of live music, theatre and comedy with nests of fun loving fans from far and wide setting up camp and forgetting their troubles, ready for a long weekend in the countryside. ...

As the UK's favourite ramp supplier we understand the high demand for wheelchair access, especially when it comes to tourism. Freedom is of paramount importance for our customers and although we offer a wide range of threshold and folding ramps; accessibility has now been integrated into the major cities and its attractions and one of ...

Safety is our number one priority here at The Ramp People; that is why we are dedicated to providing you with top of the range speed bumps for public or private use. We provide premium road ramps and road safety accessories designed to slow motor-vehicle traffic and improve safety. Constructed from heavy-duty impact resistant rubber, our selection ...

We know that wheelchair ramps & part m building regulations can be confusing so we have condensed down the relevant information regarding wheelchair ramps. Our Modular Wheelchair Ramps are designed to be portable and temporary - therefore they do not need to comply with building regulations (Part M or Part K) - if you require your system to be ...

This Sunday 26th April marks the 35th year for The London Marathon and we will all be expecting a great performance from one of the country's largest sporting events. Here at The Ramp People, we understand that a lot of care and organisation goes into planning an event like this. Mobility and user access will be at the forefront of the sponsors' ...

In March The Ramp People's representatives visited PAMELA in London - PAMELA stands for Pedestrian Accessibility and Movement Environment Laboratory; it is an indoor 80 sq metre artificial pavement at a research centre at based within University College London. It is used to simulate everyday scenarios, from different pavement users to varying ...

Installing speed bumps as a traffic calming measure is far more effective when these are used in conjunction with clear signage. The Health & Safety Executive states the following: Traffic-calming measures should be signed and clearly visible. Many features can be lit or made reflective. Take care when you are deciding where to use ...

From 2005 onwards disabled access into buildings was covered by the ‘Disability Discrimination Act 2005’ otherwise known as DDA, however, this was superseded 5 years later by the Equalities Act 2010. The phrase ‘DDA Compliance’ is leftover from 2005 but technically it is no longer relevant and can actually be extremely misleading and ...

The Modular Ramps (modular wheelchair ramp systems) from The Ramp People has been carefully designed from fully modular components and can be adjusted to suit your needs perfectly, they feature a 5 year guarantee and are tough, durable and most importantly are compliant with Part K & Part M (1 & 6) Building Regulations. But what does Part K ...

For someone whose disability limits mobility seeing a wheelchair ramp can make their day. Wheelchair ramps & disabled ramps guarantee safe and secure access for people with mobility issues and for those in a wheelchair. A ramp ensures safe wheelchair access for both wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. Obtaining safe and secure ...