Safe & easy access

The improved 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.

The product is suitable for use when a footpath is closed for utility works. It can also provide inclusive access at events where there are different ground levels to negotiate or make it easier to move sack trucks or other equipment around construction sites.

Oxford Plastics has designed the product 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 kerb 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 kerb or step heights, from 60mm to 160mm.

Like the original, the main body of the improved kerb 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. 

Peter Creighton, business development director for Oxford Plastics Systems, said: "SafeKerb is the ideal product to provide safe and easy access up and down kerbs, 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."