Custom Warehouse Loading Dock Stair Installation

This loading dock stair warehouse installation at a facility in Edgerton, Kansas, shows what fast, code-compliant access looks like in a real distribution environment. SafeRack provided an Aluminum Warehouse Loading Dock Stair Installation, with grip strut decking, two-line handrails, and closed-back risers. Now, workers have safe, reliable access to the loading dock built for the demanding conditions that warehouses deal with every day.

Why Prefabricated Aluminum Loading Dock Stairways Work

SafeRack’s loading dock stairways provide many advantages over other access systems. First is assembly. Traditional dock stairs require welding, special tools, and days of on-site labor. Dock Step stairways are built with common hand tools and do not require hot work permits. Most installations are complete in about an hour, keeping facilities on schedule and operations running.

Another benefit of our loading stairs is the aluminum construction. Equipment is built with industrial-grade, heavy-duty aluminum that does not rust, corrode, warp, or rot. It is a practical choice for distribution and warehouse environments that see daily foot traffic and wet or icy conditions common at loading dock entries.

The third of many upsides to DockStep is the modular design. Unlike stairways that are one unit, parts can be easily changed to fit ongoing changes in access demands. SafeRack can provide OSHA-compliant stairwells that grow with your operation.

SafeRack Loading Dock Stairs Are Customizable to Your Access Needs

Every warehouse and loading dock area has a different layout and access requirements for a reliable means of egress. SafeRack’s Dock Step loading dock stairs are customizable by layout and component to meet your facility’s needs. Options include:

• Code-compliance. Steps are all built to meet OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, with additional options for IBC and ADA guidelines
• Entry points: Entryways can be oriented for left entry, right entry, or a straight approach with or an area of refuge/li>
• Handrails: Handrails come as baluster or two-line configurations
• Decking. Decking for walk surfaces can be made using grip strut, extruded, fiber grate, or bar grating
• Height: Dock steps have leveling legs with eight inches of adjustable height
• Riser: The riser can be either closed-back or open-back

SafeRack: Your Turnkey Safety Partner

SafeRack provides more than equipment. We are a turnkey operation that can partner with you for every stage of improving your facility’s safety and efficiency. Key services include:

• Free on-site walkthroughs by a Regional Area Manager (RAM) to identify safety risks and production bottlenecks
• Design a loading dock stair system with the options that fit your facility
• Deliver equipment that is all in stock and ready to ship
• Conduct safety checks to ensure ongoing stable pathways

Contact us today to speak with a SafeRack safety expert to learn how we can upgrade your warehouse workflow, saving you time and money.