There’s a reason why you’ll require metal warehouse loading dock steps at your warehouse site. Loading docks are naturally high to accommodate trucks that ship and collect things from the space. Those steps will be separate from the other steps at your property, with the door leading to the warehouse being a few feet off the ground. REDD Team, with our expertise and experience, can help you plan and build new metal warehouse loading dock steps for your location to make it easier to access. Our process involves a thorough assessment of your site, custom design to fit your specific needs, and professional installation to ensure safety and functionality.
Where Do the Steps Go?
The steps will go next to a traditional door at your warehouse loading dock. While most of the doors at your dock are the extra-wide and tall ones intended for use by loading trucks, you’ll still require a regular door to allow employees, vendors, and other parties to enter the space. Our loading dock steps will provide simple access to the area while being easy to cover in many situations.
What’s In These Steps?
You’ll find many helpful features in your loading dock steps from REDD Team:
- The steps themselves; a typical set will have about five to eight steps
- Handlebars on the sides of the steps
- A platform that extends outward from the door; a platform that goes for at least 60 inches from the door is ideal
- Guardrails around the platform: these rails will be similar to the handlebars
- Supports for the platform that go on the corners and anchor it to the ground
All these parts can combine to provide a safe setup for warehouse access. The platform will have enough room for people entering and leaving the building, and the steps can be arranged to be easy to use without being too steep or slim, ensuring comfort and convenience.
What Else Should You Get From Your Steps?
You can get many things out of your steps when you ask us at REDD Team for help preparing them. Here’s a look at some of the choices you can consider when planning these metal warehouse loading dock steps. We offer a range of customization options, from the number of steps to the size of the platform, to ensure that your steps meet your specific requirements and preferences.
- You can build an extra-wide platform that extends beyond the width of the door. This design works best for when you expect couriers to drop off packages that have to be left to the side. This part of the platform should remain the same as the rest to ensure a consistent body throughout the space.
- Drain vents can appear on the sides of the platform and steps. These vents are necessary for uncovered outdoor steps to keep them from flooding when it rains.
- An anti-skid surface can be installed on the ground. It can feature a series of grooves that provide traction while preventing people from slipping. This feature works best for outdoor steps that might become slippery from water.
Everything you get from your metal warehouse loading dock steps should help you get more out of your space. REDD Team will help you get new steps for your warehouse to make it easier for people to enter or exit your dock. You can reach us at 800-648-3696 or through our website to learn how we can serve you and plan the best steps for your space.
