Oxford Plastics SafeKerb Curb Ramp

Oxford Plastics launches new SafeKerb curb ramp to exceed the requirements of wheelchair guidelines and disability legislation

The new improved Oxford Plastics Safekerb SupaGrip – which creates a safe means for wheelchair and pushchair users to go up or down a kerb or step – builds on the success of the established Safekerb design and is even more stable and durable.

It’s the ideal product to use when a footpath is closed for utility works but also has a wide range of other uses, such as providing inclusive access at events where there are different ground levels to negotiate – or making it easier to move sack trucks or other equipment around construction sites.

This innovative new product has been designed by market-leading UK manufacturer Oxford Plastics to comply with and exceed the requirements of the Wheel Chair Boarding Ramp Specification, the Safety at Streetworks Code of Practice and the Disability Discrimination Act.

The new curb ramp weighs just 8.75kg, making it easy to lift into place, and is now able to support an increased weight of up to 350kg (compared to 250kg for the original SafeKerb). It can be adapted to varying curb or step heights, from 60mm to 160mm.

Like the original, the main body of the improved curb ramp is made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), but now also includes a heavy leading edge made from PVC on both the pavement and road side.

The SafeKerb SupaGrip also has an effective anti-slip surface and raised sides for additional safety, and does not need pinning, although it can be bolted down if required. Its improved ground adhesion makes it even safer than the original version. The product also stacks neatly for easy transport and storage.

Peter Creighton, Business Development Director for Oxford Plastics Systems, says: “At Oxford Plastics we are driven by innovation and are always looking at ways of improving and refining our products. The innovative SafeKerb II has been developed in conjunction with customers and end users to help them meet and exceed the requirements of access regulations.

“It’s the ideal product to provide safe and easy access up and down curbs, steps or different ground levels for wheelchairs, pushchairs and mobility scooters, as well as sack trucks or wheeled bins. Its versatility also means it can be used in a variety of situations, including utility works, events and construction sites, to ensure the safety of all.”

For more information about Oxford Plastics’ range of safety products – including barriers, modular road plates and trench covers, signs and cones, ground protection and heavy bases – visit www.oxfordplastics.com or email sales@oxfordplastics.com.