By Ray Evans
Feb 19, 2025
Estimated 1 minute read
Maintenance workers who service and repair equipment on rooftops often encounter a variety of obstacles. For instance, pipes, utility lines, and ducts that may span a portion or the entire length of a roof. Workers typically attempt to get around these obstacles by climbing over or under them. This combined with the constant exposure to the elements can make navigating rooftops incredibly dangerous.
Rooftop crossover stairs that feature slip-resistant surfaces allow workers to climb over a broad range of obstacles safely and efficiently. The owner of the facility featured in the photograph below contacted the SafeRack team to discuss rooftop crossover stairs for a building located in San Jose, California. The team installed ErectaStep’s OHSA-compliant slip-resistant rooftop crossover stairs to give workers safe passage over a series of pipes.
