In many cases, you might need an aluminum work platform for your workplace. You might need people to get near a machine or another device, people need to get near control panels to do their jobs, or you might need a space for work observation purposes. Whatever the case, aluminum work platforms can help you access different spaces while staying safe. REDD Team is proud to offer quality aluminum work platforms to businesses searching for ways to keep their workers safe.
How Is a Platform Arranged?
An aluminum work platform will feature a design with four essential parts:
- The stairs
The stairs to the platform must be wide enough for at least two people to go on. The stairs can be 36 inches wide as necessary. The number of steps for each staircase can also vary, but you likely require only a few for short spaces.
The platform itself
The platform will feature a flat surface that can handle substantial weight. At REDD Team, we use aluminum because it offers greater weight resistance than most metals while still being lightweight.
- Guardrails
Guardrails are necessary for all parts of your platform. The guardrails on the platform’s ends and the stairs’ sides should be about 42 inches high all around. The rails should also handle hundreds of pounds of pressure from all angles and directions.
- Supports
Your platform also requires supports that anchor it to the floor beneath it. We can plan the supports for your platform based on its size and what open spots are available. The number of supports you’ll require will vary, but it’s also about keeping everything up and secure.
All these features can also be prepared in any color you wish, although the coloring should make the platform easy to spot. The guardrails should also be colored so that people can see them and handle them as necessary.
How Can You Arrange Your Platform?
You can ask us at REDD Team to help you with your aluminum work platforms in many ways. Here are a few things we can do for your space:
- We can add as many stairways as possible. These include stairs on opposite ends of the platform or spaces where people are likelier to get up on your platform.
- The platform can also be shaped in various ways. While a square or rectangular look can work, multiple sides and protruding points around spaces where you might require extra access can also be added.
- The platform can also include small guards on the bottom to keep items from slipping off. The platform requires a safe design to keep items from falling off.
Everything you get from a platform must be designed to where the surface is strong enough to handle more weight. REDD Team can review your setup and determine a work plan that fits your needs.
Ensure you look at how your aluminum work platforms are designed and use ones that fit your unique work needs. If you require help getting a platform ready, contact us at REDD Team or call 800-648-3696 to schedule an appointment for service.
