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Safety

Chicago WGN9’s Mr. Fix It wants you to be safe this winter

Posted on February 14, 2020June 28, 2020 by Holly Poplawski

Lou Manfredini features a number of home improvement products on his segment on WGN9, “Mr. Fix It.” This Valentine’s Day, HandiTreads had the honor of being shown as a great way to keep you and your loved ones safe. “You will no longer fall on your rear end. This is one of the best safety […]

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Posted in Safety  |  Tagged fall injury, Fall Prevention, HandiTreads, home, home safety, injury prevention, mr. fix it, on the news, safe, safety, Slip and fall, stairs, treads
Safety, Accessibility, Overview

On the House with Thom Disch at the National Hardware Show

Posted on July 9, 2019 by David Shiba

The 2019 National Hardware Show was a blast! Handi Ramp owner and Stop the Slip author, Thom Disch got the chance to sit down with the Carey Brothers for a great guest interview. The Carey Brothers’ On The House programs provide valuable home building and renovation advice, drawn from their 70+ years of combined experience […]

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Posted in Safety, Accessibility, Overview  |  Tagged HandiTread, home safety, non slip tread, non slip treads, safety, slip trip fall, Slips and falls, stair nosings, surface
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Mr. Fix It Lou Manfredini Presents People Treads on WGN Chicago Morning News

Posted on July 9, 2018November 10, 2020 by David Shiba

June 29, 2018-“Mr. Fix It” Lou Manfredini talked about a HandiRamp product called People Treads during his WGN HomeSmarts segment, watch the clip below!   People Treads are a great non-slip solution for slick floors in the home where people or pets could use a little extra traction to help prevent slips and falls in […]

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Posted in Uncategorized  |  Tagged accessible home, Chicago, Fall Prevention, home product, home safety, non slip tread, non slip treads, People Treads, safety, slip trip fall, Slips and falls, WGN
Accessibility

When Does Regulation Go Too Far (Or Not Far Enough)?

Posted on June 28, 2016July 11, 2018 by David Shiba

In Ridgefield, Connecticut residents were furious to find that the wheelchair ramp at their local CVS Pharmacy has been removed and replaced with stairs. Wheelchair and stroller users now must use the far side of the store to gain access.  People are outraged and encouraging the ramp to be put back where it originally was […]

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Posted in Accessibility  |  Tagged ADA accessible ramp, ADA regulations, Connecticut, CVS, CVS Pharmacy, family, government regulations, home safety, Michigan, public buildings, safety, wheelchair ramp 1 Comment
Safety

National Safety Month — 5 Areas Of The Home You Can Make Safer Today

Posted on June 1, 2016March 26, 2020 by David Shiba

To commemorate National Safety Month in June, Handi-Ramp recently launched their Residential Safety Hub, a new and simple way to find solutions to protect unsafe areas in and outside of your home. Ensuring that our homes are safe is a top priority for nearly everyone, from installing smoke detectors or guard railings, to security systems. […]

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Posted in Safety  |  Tagged grab bars, National Safety Month, non slip treads, safety
Safety

5 Ways to Reduce Your Homeowners Insurance Costs

Posted on April 5, 2016April 7, 2016 by David Shiba

Homeowners insurance is necessary to have and is required by most mortgage lenders until you’ve paid your mortgage in full. It can be costly if you’re not careful, but it is possible to get the coverage you need at a price you can live with. Here are five tips for reducing the cost of your […]

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Posted in Safety  |  Tagged handrails, home safety, safety, Slips and falls
Safety

DIY Concrete Stair Repair with Aluminum HandiTreads

Posted on June 3, 2013January 11, 2019 by Roberta

What is the best option for stair repair? Pour new concrete or repair stairs with HandiTreads? Have you recently made a decision to repair your stairs?  Have they been deteriorating or deemed unsafe by a family member or neighbor?  What if you had concrete stairs that were structurally sound, but the surface was pitted with […]

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Posted in Safety  |  Tagged concrete stair repair is expensive, DIY stair repair with HandiTreads, safety, stair repair, Tapcons 2 Comments
Accessibility, Safety

Handrails Make All the Difference When it Comes to Safety

Posted on May 13, 2013January 11, 2019 by Wanda

Weather Changes – In Boston as Well as Anywhere – Think of Safety – Think of HandRails Imagine yourself invited to an important fund-raiser at one of the top hotels in Boston.  You bought a brand new designer gown weeks ago, and just recently purchased a pair of new heels, which happen to be the […]

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Posted in Accessibility, Safety  |  Tagged bad weather, Boston, fundraiser, handrails, high heels, hotel, rain ice snow, safety, slip trip fall Leave a comment
Accessibility, Material Handling, Overview, Safety

Handi-Ramp Sells Solutions

Posted on February 1, 2013 by David Shiba

At Handi-Ramp, we’ve been making ramps that bring safety and security to our customers for over 54 years. We bring solutions to the accessibility, safety, and materials handling industries. Our job is to solve customer problems — We provide advice to make your material handling operations run smoother, create handicapped accessibility, or we make your […]

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Posted in Accessibility, Material Handling, Overview, Safety  |  Tagged ADA ramp guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act, delivery ramps, dock levelers, handrails, loading dock, materials handling, non slip treads, safety, wheel risers, yard ramps 2 Comments
Accessibility, Safety

Tread: An Old Word With Many New Meanings

Posted on January 29, 2013March 1, 2017 by Le

Treads – I leaned a new meaning of a very old word today. Officially, the dictionary lists the definition as “To tread on something, to walk on.” Reading on, I also leaned there are many types of “treads”, including a tire tread, shoe tread, and even the specific way a person walks. Then there are […]

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Posted in Accessibility, Safety  |  Tagged Chicago, HandiTread, safety, stairs, Tread, treads
Material Handling, Safety

Designing Trucks with Safety in Mind

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Wanda

Truck driving is one of the jobs with the highest slip, trip, and fall rates.  As a result, it is an industry with a high cost of workers’ compensation. To ensure the highest safety for its drivers, one of the many safety precautions for getting in and out of the cab is the three point […]

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