You can secure a handrail by installing mollybolts through the wallboard or screwing directly into the upright studs behind the wall surface. Handrails made from wood should be properly finished to avoid splinters. Stairway Lighting Many stairway accidents can be prevented with lighting that shines uniformly on the steps and the top and bottom landings. Be certain, however, that your stairway lights don't create glare or distract persons who use the stairs. Ramps Many barrier-free design specialists prescribe ramps wherever floor levels change.
Ramps help people in wheelchairs, but for others they create additional problems.
Bifocal wearers sometimes misjudge the correct distance and slope of a ramp. Some users slip if the surface is not properly prepared. By following the advice listed below, you can make your ramps safer. If possible, they should be located where sunshine will reach them in winter to help melt accumulated snow or ice. Ramps used in and outside the home are usually made of treated wood.