Ramps can be dangerous for many other reasons, including: Poor lighting on/near the ramp Dangerously steep inclines Lack of handrails/ damaged or unsecured handrails Lack of friction strips or materials that reduce the likelihood of slipping Failure of the property owner to clean off wet ramps or ramps with ice and snow Ramps should be routinely inspected by the property owner. If the owner has actual knowledge of complaints about the ramp, the property owner should take immediate action to repair the ramp. If the ramps can’t be repaired in a timely manner, the property owner should warn customers that the ramps are dangerous. Better still, the property owner should take the ramps out of service until repairs can be made.