The ability to work at height is important in warehouses where space is at a premium but, despite strict health and safety legislation, falls from height are the main cause of deaths or serious injury in the workplace. In 2018-19, over 44,000 workers were injured, and an average of three people died every month because of falls. Perhaps understandably, warehouse operatives under time pressure may be tempted to take shortcuts when accessing heights, especially if they fail to appreciate the risks involved. However, most of the severe working at height injuries are sustained after falls of less than 2 metres.
It is, therefore, important that employees can rely on high-quality equipment, such as portable safety steps, to reach even minimal heights. As equipment must be safe, our mobile steps incorporate several essential features to reduce the risk of an accident occurring in your workplace.
The Safety Features of our Mobile Steps
At Steps and Stillages, the safety of your employees is our priority, so our mobile warehouse steps are designed to reduce the chance of accidents.
1) Lever Brake to Disengage the Wheels
If you’re climbing a set of steps to access a height, you need to be confident that the unit won’t move of its own accord. Our mobile steps feature a lever brake that locks the wheels so that they cannot rotate, guaranteeing that the unit remains immobile while you’re working at height.
2) Handrail and Rear Safety Bar
Minor slips when ascending and descending steps are a common cause of dangerous falls, so our mobile steps with handrails help to provide additional support for operatives, particularly if they are carrying stock or suffer from restricted mobility. The rear safety bar is also an important feature to prevent workers from accidentally toppling over the edge of the steps, particularly as they may be moving around a lot while working at height.
3) Non-Slip Steel Treads
37% of workplace accidents are caused by slips so, combined with the height factor, a fall from mobile steps could have more severe consequences. At Steps and Stillages, our warehouse steps feature non-slip steel treads to improve safety.
4) Sturdy Design for Stability and Balance
Our mobile steps are constructed to be robust and durable, able to sustain regular use and to provide exceptional stability that eliminates the risk of wobbles and sways when in use. Available in a range of sizes up to 4m, our steps are perfect for a variety of purposes in different workplaces, offering unparalleled safety and security for staff.
Customised Mobile Safety Steps for Your Warehouse
At Steps and Stillages, we understand that warehouses vary in layout and design, so it’s important not to rely on standardised mobile steps that fail to offer optimum safety for your operatives. By maintaining a comprehensive stock of step ladder sides and step treads, we can build mobile warehouse steps to order, ensuring your business benefits from safety equipment that meets your exact needs and protects your colleagues from avoidable accidents. For more information about our mobile steps for your warehouse, or to obtain a no-obligation quote, feel free to get in touch.
