Warehouses contain plenty of items, and it’s essential for workers to be capable of moving around one of these properties. Dock steps can be utilized for many purposes, whether it’s to reach another floor in the warehouse or to create an opening or exit outside the warehouse. REDD Team is ready to help you create new dock steps for warehouses that fit your specifications.
The Main Parts of Dock Steps For Warehouses
Your dock steps will include various parts to provide an easy setup:
Your dock steps will include various parts to provide an easy setup:
- The steps should have grooved surfaces that ensure anyone can keep one’s grip when going up and down the stairs. There can also be small openings at the bottom parts of each step to keep items from pooling or obstructing a spot.
- The handrails on both sides are necessary for protecting each user. These rails will help keep one’s balance when going up or down the steps.
- A balcony area can appear on the top part of the steps. The balcony should be at least 36 inches long from the end of the step to ensure enough room for a landing. The balcony will also require guardrails on all sides to keep people in their place.
- Support anchors are necessary on the bottom parts of the steps. These anchors should be placed evenly around the body to support the weight the steps can handle.
- A rest area can also work in cases where the steps go a little longer. This space should be about 36 inches long and in the middle of the steps. This spot can work for observation or providing a space to rest while moving heavy loads up and down the steps.
The sizing of your steps can vary over how high you need the steps to go and what direction they need to follow. You can talk with us at REDD Team about your needs, and we’ll find a plan for building new steps that fit your needs. We produce all custom-made warehouse steps in the United States.
How Much Weight Can the Steps Handle?
There’s a chance you might carry large amounts of weight up and down your dock steps. Your steps will need to support enough weight to ensure they won’t collapse from pressure.
The stairway should be ready to carry a load of at least five times whatever live load one anticipates. The bare capacity minimum should be 1,000 pounds. Our experts at REDD Team use aluminum materials in our steps to provide a reinforced body that won’t risk buckling from pressure or excess stress.
Proper Coloring Is Necessary
The body of your warehouse steps should be colored to where they’re easy to spot. A yellow tone can work, as yellow is easier to see in multiple conditions. But any tone that is reflective will work, as you should have no trouble finding your steps or seeing where they move.
Ask us at REDD Team about how we can help you prepare new dock steps for your warehouse. We can help you prepare new steps that will handle all the weight that comes across while featuring a stable and safe body. You can visit our website to learn more about our services, or you can call us at (800) 648-3696 for help finding a setup that works for you.
