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Industry news and events from The Ramp People.
speed bumps

Slow Traffic, Improve Road Safety

The Ramp People provide a wide selection of traffic calming devices which improve road safety for vehicles and pedestrians alike. The Ramp People provide a range of fixed and temporary speed bumps designed to slow traffic to 5mph and 10mph. Flow Plates are a perfect way to encourage a one way flow of traffic, for example around car parks. The Ramp ...
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VAT for Disability Aids - folding wheelchair ramp

How to Claim Back VAT for Disability Aids

Purchasing a wheelchair ramp but unsure how you can claim back the VAT? You can claim the amount paid back by simply clicking the link below;  https://www.revenue.ie/en/online-services/services/claims-and-refunds/apply-for-refund-of-vat-on-aids-and-appliances-for-persons-with-disabilities.aspxYou can claim a refund of VAT on certain aids ...
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Telescopic Wheelchair Ramps in bag

The Benefits of Wheelchair Channel Ramps

Channel ramps are a perfect, lightweight solution for helping manual wheelchairs go up steps and overcome thresholds. We have premium and economy solutions, with prices starting from just €90.00 + VAT, with free delivery across Ireland. Our Channels ramps are available in lengths of 4ft to 12ft, making them suitable for heights up to 24"/60cm.
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Wheelchair Ramps
Overcoming Thresholds In A Wheelchair

Overcoming Thresholds In A Wheelchair

Overcoming thresholds within the home is a common difficulty for many wheelchair users. Here at The Ramp People we offer an array of ramps which can help you to overcome the threshold, whether it's a PVC doorway or wooden threshold our team are happy to help. Up & Over Ramp - For Manual Wheelchairs, Electric Wheelchairs & Scooters The ...
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dda cable protector

Low Profile Cable Protectors - Perfect For Wheelchairs

When covering cables, it is important to consider who and what will be passing over the cable protector. As well as considering the maximum capacity you need a cable protector to hold, you should also consider if wheelchairs, buggies, or other items with low clearance, such as pallet trucks, may be passing over the cable protectors. For events, ...
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Cable Covers
Car Loading Ramps

Car Loading Ramps

Whether you are looking to load your car up a kerb, into a container or into a van, The Ramp People have the perfect solution for you.   Aluminium Car Ramps The Ramp People’s aluminium Car Ramps are perfect for heights up to 600mm. They are provided in lengths up to 4m and can hold capacities up to 2900kg across the pair. The ramps ...
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Top tips for car repair safety

Top tips for car repair safety

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 ...
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Car Ramps
Warehouse safety

What are the biggest warehouse safety issues and how to solve them

Warehouse and other industrial settings are some of the most dangerous work environments around. The transportation and storage sector has the third-highest worker fatality rate each year after construction and agriculture. Identifying warehouse safety issues and proactively solving them is vital to protecting your workforce as well as equipment ...
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Workplace Safety
Making Ireland accessible for physical disabilities this Christmas

Making Ireland accessible for physical disabilities this Christmas

Christmas is a busy time of year for all us, whether it’s getting last-minute Christmas shopping done, picking the best turkey in the supermarket or just out enjoying the festivities. While it should be a fun time for all, often people with disabilities don’t have the same experience that the rest of us do. People with all types of disabilities ...
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Wheelchair Ramps
The Benefits Of Kerb Ramps

The Benefits Of Kerb Ramps

The Ramp People offer a wide array of kerb ramps, including rubber and plastic kerb ramps for heights ranging from 4mm to 150mm. With various options available, find the perfect kerb ramp for you.   Easily load pallet trucks, cars, trolleys and more up kerbs of heights up to 150mm with our rubber and plastic kerb ramps. Capacities up ...
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Loading Ramps
Transport Garden Machinery With Ease

Transport Garden Machinery With Ease

Our Lightweight Loading Ramps for Domestic Use are perfect for transporting garden machinery with capacities up to 1,000kg. Produced from lightweight aircraft grade aluminium, simply rest the ramps onto the back of the van and start loading. The ramps are perfect for loading ride on lawnmowers, quad bikes and more! Which length ramp do ...
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Loading Ramps
Accessible public transport in Ireland

Accessible public transport in Ireland

From bustling cities to stunning countryside, Ireland has everything you could want from a holiday whether it’s a minibreak or a longer stay. Plus, when Ireland say they have something for everyone, they really mean it. As well as sights and attractions to suit every kind of person, they also have great public transport accessibility so that all ...
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Wheel Stops

Wheel Stops & Parking Blocks

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, ...
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Pet Ramps

Pet Ramps!

Why pet ramps are the perfect way to help your dog up heights, reducing risk of injuries! Perfect for small dogs and elderly dogs with arthritis.
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Loading Ramps
Easily Go Up & Over Door Thresholds, including PVC thresholds

Easily Go Up & Over Door Thresholds, including PVC thresholds

We often get asked how a wheelchair can go up and over a threshold. Our most common answer is to simply rest a folding ramp, such as an economy folding wheelchair ramp, on the external, larger height and have a rubber threshold ramp for the inside height, which is normally a few inches. We do understand though that many want one single. For manual ...
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Wheelchair Ramps
Pallet Truck Ramps

Pallet Truck Ramps

The Ramp People's Pallet Truck Ramps are an ideal way to load pallet trucks/ pump trucks in and out of containers. The low ground clearance on pallet truck's often causes users problems when going up kerbs or into containers. Our pallet truck ramps are designed to easily overcome heights of 175mm / 6.8 inches. Simply rest on and start loading. ...
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Loading Ramps
Mobile Yard Ramp

Mobile Yard Ramp

The Ramp People's Mobile Container Yard Ramps designed for loading at heights of 800 - 1650mm. A perfect solution for loading and unloading shipping containers. Capacities up to 15,000kg available allows the loading and unloading of vehicles and plant machinery.   Why choose The Ramp People's Mobile Yard Ramp? CE Marked, produced in the ...
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Loading Ramps
Expandable Barrier

Expanding The Ramp People's Expandable Barrier Range

We recently introduced a range of expandable barriers and they have proven to be very popular! Expandable barriers are a great way to safely control pedestrian movement. Expandable barriers are lightweight and portable, they provide a great solution to ensure individuals remains safe when unexpected spillages occur. Safety barriers are a popular ...
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