Step ladders are essential to the smooth running of any warehouse facility. They improve workplace efficiency and performance, and they can help businesses remain HSE compliant by keeping warehouse workers safe. But not all industrial ladders are the same. If you are looking to invest in new workplace ladders to ease the load on your warehouse workers, weight reactive step ladders could be a perfect choice. They are practical, portable, and designed for daily use in demanding working environments, a sensible option for anyone working at height.
Warehouse operators work in a highly charged, faced-paced environment, and the Covid-19 pandemic has only added to their workload. With the UK population forced to shop online for anything other than groceries and items deemed ‘essential’, the demand for storage and distribution is at an all-time high and warehouses across the country are fast reaching capacity.
While many businesses are capitalising on the crisis, it is warehouse workers that are feeling the strain. Extended working hours combined with the pressure to fulfil never-ending orders is pushing operatives to their max. And this can lead to workplace accidents. But warehouse owners are obliged to keep their workforce safe.
One of the easiest ways to prevent warehouse accidents is by providing operatives with quality equipment such as safety steps and ladders to reach elevated storage areas. There are many types available to suit every working environment, but weight reactive step ladders remain a popular option.
Weight reactive step ladders are equipped with spring-loaded castor wheels. They glide across all surfaces and secure to the floor when you step on the ladder and apply body weight. In most cases, the wheels retract into domed feet to create a secure workstation, but some models feature additional framework with rubber feet to immobilise the unit.
When you dismount weight reactive safety steps, the wheels spring back into action, allowing you can move the unit to the next station with ease.
As with all safety ladders, weight reactive step ladders come in multiple sizes to complement all professional working environments. There are options for narrow aisles and colour-coded working areas, and they typically come with anything from two to six treads.
One of the main benefits of weight reactive step ladders is portability. Fully mobile on wheels, you can move them throughout a warehouse with minimal effort and secure them to any floor surface by simply stepping on them.
Weight reactive safety steps are manufactured in robust stainless steel and designed to last for years with minimal maintenance. They are an investment for busy warehouse environments where operatives need to access high levels and carry out short-duration tasks.
With no breaking mechanisms necessary, weight reactive ladders are easy to use with no training required.
With a weight reactive safety ladder, your warehouse operatives and collect and pack orders with ease. They can glide between aisles and fulfil orders at speed, all while avoiding heavy lifting and other workplace hazards.
As weight reactive step ladders have handrails, they can help you comply with Work at Height Regulations 2005 and meet HSE safety requirements.
When you buy a weight reactive step ladder with the BSI Kitemark, you can be confident that you are investing in the best in the UK.
Weight reactive step ladders are free-standing units that secure safely to the floor during use. You do not need to rest them against potentially unsafe surfaces like standard ladders, and as such, they are less likely to tip over.
While models vary, most weight reactive ladders can accommodate weights of at least 125kg, with some specialist models supporting up to 350kg.
As they are manufactured in powder-coated steel, weight reactive safety ladders are easy to clean and sanitise between shifts. This can help businesses comply with Covid-19 workplace requirements and keep employees safe.
You can claim for any weight reactive ladders you purchase as a tax-deductible business expense while keeping your employees safe. It’s a win-win solution for everyone.
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