Mobile Warehouse Steps

FAQs

• What are the 5 steps to ladder safety?

  In order to use a warehouse ladder or warehouse mobile steps safely, follow these 5 steps:

  1. Check the ladder for signs of damage before use
  2. Place the ladder on flat ground and close to the work point
  3. Lock the steps into position and double check the locks are on
  4. Don’t carry heavy items when using the ladder
  5. Always have one hand on the handrail
• Where to buy mobile warehouse steps?

  Right here! You can buy mobile warehouse steps on our online store. 

• What are the safety standards for a warehouse?

  Warehouse work is risky. You’ll need to follow safety standards to operate with as few hazards as possible. 

  In the UK, warehouse safety regulations require all businesses to do the following: 

  • Go through a risk assessment

  This will pinpoint danger areas and highlight what safe working practices are needed. 

  You can use the SMI Risk Assessment Template for this. 

  • Use warehouse safety signs

  Safety signs highlight rules that must be followed when working in a warehouse. 

  This includes when to wear hi-vis clothing, your fire safety procedure, and where to find first aid. 

  You can shop visual management products and signs and labels via our store.

  • Operate with the right equipment

  All equipment used in a warehouse must abide by Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) regulations. 

  This means your warehouse equipment must:

  • Be made for the work
  • Be made of the right material
  • Have the right safety features

  Mobile warehouse steps must also be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• What are the different types of warehouse steps?

  Warehouse steps come in different types to suit every element of running a warehouse. 

  The types will differ based on these features:

  • Overall tread amount
  • Handrail height and length
  • Made mobile by wheels or castors
  • Single platform or multi-person platform