Warehouse Ladders: Enhancing Safety and Efficiency

Warehouse ladders are essential for allowing employees to safely work at height, whether your team needs to pick items off shelving and racking, undertake maintenance work, or clean areas. Industrial warehouse ladders are built with safety and efficiency in mind; they are provided on wheels to allow them to be easily moved into position by one person. The dual handrails allow users to safely climb and descend with ease, while the spacious working platform at the top allows users to complete tasks safely. Unlike standard ladders, they have four feet and do not lean; therefore, there is no need for an additional team member to stand at the bottom holding the ladder—freeing up their time to complete other tasks.

• Locking device - Secures the ladder in position during use 
• Wheels - Allows the ladder to easily be moved into positions, generally by one person 
• Anti-slip Treads - Reduces the risk of slips whilst climbing the ladder, consider punched steel surface options or anti-slip surfaces 
• Toe-board - Surrounds the working platform to prevent tools and items falling off of the ladder onto workers below 
• Guard rails - Keeps users safe when working on the platform
• Dual handrails - Provides users with support when climbing or descending the ladder
• Capacity - Check the capacity is suitable for your warehouse needs 
• Durability - Consider how often the ladder will be used, for regular use look for a ladder designed for frequent use 

The majority of ladders designed for use in the warehouse are manufactured from aluminium or steel, both have their own benefits.

• Steel - Highly durable but often heavier than aluminium solutions. Best suited for regular use. 
• Aluminium - Lightweight and easier to move. 

When working at height, it is important to act in line with health and safety regulations to ensure workers remain safe. The key regulations, legislation and standards for ladders in the UK are: 

• Work at Height Regulations 2005
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Provision of Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
• BS EN 131-7:2013 British Standard for Mobile Ladders with Platforms 

Warehouse ladders are the perfect solution for helping your team to safely work at height.

For advice choosing the right ladder for your workplace, please contact our team.