Have you examined the steps currently in use outside your loading dock? These steps should ensure the safety of everyone using them to enter and exit your dock. REDD Team, with our extensive understanding of the importance of safe steps, is here to assist you in acquiring new steps that are not only safe but also user-friendly, minimizing the risk of harm to your workers and others.
A Safe Surface
The surface of your loading dock steps from REDD Team will feature a sturdy grip that prevents slipping. We use aluminum materials that can be shaped to feature grooves and other gripping materials that keep people from slipping off a spot.
Our steps are designed to provide a secure grip, adapting to various weather conditions that can make surfaces slippery. This gripping surface enhances traction, preventing an average person’s shoes from slipping. This additional support is particularly beneficial for workers who may become less attentive after long shifts.
Vents All-Around
Our loading dock steps will also feature vents on the sides and other spaces to provide room for water to move through. By allowing water to go through the space, the risk of the steps flooding is minimal. This feature further reduces the risk of slipping in a spot. The vents are also open enough to where they won’t risk being clogged by anything. REDD Team can design your steps with vents placed in the right spots to keep flooding from being a threat, including finding the right spacing for all these items.
A Noticeable Design
You should have a light next to your loading dock steps to help people see where the steps are when it is dark. But sometimes, the light might be broken, or maybe weather conditions during the day might make it hard to see. That’s why it is critical to have steps made with easily visible materials, even when there is little to no light around.
We make steps with vibrant silver tones that reflect light well and are easy for the average person to spot. You can also request a different color if you prefer. Yellow is a common staple choice, as it is easier for the human eye to process yellow than other colors.
Guardrails and Handrails Are Necessary
The last safety feature on your steps will be guardrails and handrails. The handrails will go on the sides of the steps and provide a safe approach to going up and down. The guardrails will go on the sides of the platform and will keep people from falling a few feet off the space. All these features will keep people safe, plus they will still support enough vents and openings so that flooding won’t be a problem.
All these safety features for your loading dock steps will ensure everyone in your workplace stays safe. These points will make the steps more functional and convenient, plus, you’ll feel confident knowing you’re emphasizing safety at your dock. You can ask us at REDD Team for help getting new steps ready for your loading dock by calling us at 800-648-3696 or visiting our website to schedule a consultation.