An average warehouse dock will be about 48 to 55 inches high. This height is necessary for trucks to back up for loading and unloading purposes. All openings that lead into a warehouse dock will be about 48 to 55 inches high, including traditional doors that people can walk in and out of. Your warehouse will require aluminum dock steps that help people get to and from the entry door to the warehouse dock, and our experts at REDD Team are available to help you produce steps that fit your space.
What Parts Go Into Your Steps?
Your aluminum dock steps will include multiple features designed to make them safe and easy to use:
- Platform
You’ll find a platform at the top of the steps. The platform will go next to the warehouse door and provide a safe clearance for people walking out. There should also be enough clearance to the side where a package can be stored to the side of the door, allowing a person to safely exit the warehouse without tripping over anything.
- Guardrails
Guardrails will appear at the ends of the platform and on the sides of the steps. These rails will prevent people from slipping off of the platform and help guide people up and down the steps.
- The steps themselves
The number of steps your dock will need will vary, but on average, based on the warehouse’s height, expect to get about six to eight steps. The steps can be wide enough for two people to go down them as necessary. A width of about 48 to 60 inches is ideal.
How Much Weight Should the Steps Handle?
The steps should also be capable of handling enough weight. Look for steps that can support at least five times the anticipated load. A capacity of at least 1,000 pounds is ideal in this case.
You’ll require a sturdy surface to handle both people who go up and down the steps and any packages or other items people might leave outside the warehouse door. REDD Team uses aluminum materials for its steps for its durability and ease of preparation.
The Surface Must Also Be Safe
The surface of the steps should also be ready to handle foot traffic without creating a safety risk. Steps can include openings that allow water to move through without pooling up. Since your steps will be outdoors, you must ensure the steps don’t start flooding.
The surface should also have enough gripping features to prevent people from slipping. Aluminum steps can be planned with grooves and open cell designs to keep them safe, providing a good space for walking that everyone will appreciate. Aluminum can also maintain its shape in various weather conditions, so it will quickly work without risking possible fatigue from regular use.
Contact us at REDD Team today for help getting new aluminum dock steps for your warehouse. You’ll require the best steps to ensure people can safely get in and out of your warehouse, and our team can produce new steps that fit your needs. For a consultation, you can reach us at our website or at 800-648-3696.
