Industrial Access Stairs: A Safe and Reliable Way to Access Elevated Areas

Industrial access stairways and ladders are a safe and reliable way to access elevated areas. They are typically manufactured from steel or aluminum. In addition, access stairs are equipped with safety features, such as handrails and perforated or serrated stair treads, to help prevent accidents.

All-welded access stairways (sometimes known as “ship stairs” or referred to as access ladders) are available in a variety of heights to meet the needs of different applications. They sit at an incline of 60-degrees per OSHA allowances and are steeper than traditional industrial rolling ladders. Welded access stairways are a versatile and reliable way to access elevated areas and range from 40 to 120 inches (4 steps to 12 steps). 

Steel all-welded access stairways are the most common type of industrial access ladder. They normally have a 300 lbs load capacity and have a 60 degree incline.  To comply with  OSHA standards, 1910.25(e), ship stairs should:

• Be installed at a slope of 50 to 70 degrees from the horizontal;
• Have open risers with a vertical rise between tread surfaces of 6.5 to 12 inches
• Have minimum tread depth of 4 inches 
• Have a minimum tread width of 18 inches (46 cm).

Benefits of Using Industrial Access Stairs

There are many benefits to using industrial access ladders, including:

• Safety: Steel welded access ladders are built to last and meet OSHA requirements
• Durability: Steel access ladders are made from high-quality materials and are built to last..
• Versatility: Industrial access ladders are available in a variety of heights to meet the needs of different applications.
• Affordability: Industrial access ladders are a safe and cost-effective way to provide safe and reliable access to elevated areas.

When to Use Industrial Access Stairs

Welded Access stairs are a good choice for a variety of applications, including:

• Warehouses: industrial access stairs are a great way to provide safe and efficient access to elevated areas in warehouses.
• Manufacturing facilities: industrial access stairs are a good choice for providing safe access to elevated areas in manufacturing facilities.
• Construction sites: All-welded access stairs are a must-have for providing safe access to elevated areas on construction sites.
• Other industrial settings: industrial access stairs are a good choice for providing safe access to elevated areas in other industrial settings, such as power plants and oil refineries.

How to Choose the Right Industrial Access Ladder & Stairs

When choosing an access ladder, it is important that you consider the following:

• Height: The rise of the stairs should be the height of the wall or the walk off point needed.
• Width: The standard width of industrial stairs is 24”. Other industrial stairways are usually 36” wide and offer a lower incline.
• Material: The material of the stairs should match the environment it will be used in. Steel is the most common but galvanized and aluminum may need to be used in outdoor, corrosive, or wet work environments.
• Features: The stairs should be equipped with safety features, such as handrails and non-slip treads. Perforated treads are for cleaner workplaces while serrated treads are best for dusty and dirty work environments..

Where to Buy Industrial Access Stairs & Ladders

Access stairs are available from a variety of distributors, including online dealers like SaveMH. For more details and to buy online, visit SaveMH’s industrial access stairways.

If you are looking for a safe and reliable way to access elevated areas in an industrial workplace, then all-welded access stairs are a great choice.