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ensure water does not pool on the surface of the ramp

use gutters on your home to direct water away from the ramp

melt ice and snow

attach edging at least high so wheelchair wheels don't slide off the ramp

build a set of stairs adjacent to the top landing so those not wishing to use the ramp have access to the porch

ensure the surface of the ramp is not slippery when wet

attach grit tape to the ramp surface to give the user more traction

add sand to polyurethane and use it to paint the surface of the ramp

rough up concrete

don't locate the ramp under trees where fall onto the ramp and make it slippery when wet

attach guard rails to the ramp mounted from the floor of the ramp

attach wooden hand rails on both sides of the ramp

hand rails should extend at least beyond the ramp on each end