Choosing the right platform ladder: factors to consider for safety and efficiency
Which are the main factors to take under consideration when choosing the correct ladder platform for industrial use? When is the safety component well concerned and the product efficient and valid for the purpose of usage? Let’s have a look into the world of the ladder stairs platform to discover in depth all of its features and advantages.
Safe and efficient platform ladder
A ladder with platform is an industrial ladder with a space for the operator on the top of the ladder that allows and facilitates the work, and which must be anti-slip and completely safe. For this reason, a particular attention is dedicated not only in the solidity and stability of the construction, a fully welded structure to guarantee rigidity, stability and robustness, but also it should be concerned the safety of the platform itself, such as:
- Enough space for the operator to work
- Anti-slip surface of the platform
- Anti-fall protection around the platform
- Protection shoulder chain in case of need
- Fixed toe boards
Ladder platform systems
There are several types of ladders with platform according to various needs of use. The most simple model is the step ladder with platform, which is a common step ladder with a wider space on the top, and it is used for simple work operations, such as house work, at garages, repair shops, vineyards, for gardening, storage rooms and so on. A professional platform step ladder, instead, has a podium that requires all of the safety protection mentioned above and it is used in several situations as a service ladder or to work on machinery, warehouses, industrial plants, to access transportation means and much more.
Multi purpose ladder with platform
As already said above, these types of multi-purpose ladders are very versatile and can be realized with different shapes and heights, can be fixed or sometimes foldable, but in most cases movable, those can be positioned according to the needs. These platform ladders have wheels and handles for transportation and can be equipped with several safety optionals:
- Liftable arms at the platform
- Detachable gate or inward opening gate
- Wider steps to ensure foot support
- Wheels with brake system
- Lever movement system
- Adjustable anti-tipping axle
Ladder work platform
Many types of platform with ladders can be realized with a technical design according to the conformation of the target place of use. So we can realize and customize, for example: double platform ladders or double ramp platform ladders, “U” shape or “L” shape ramp platform ladders, single ramp platform ladders, modular platforms and many other products of different sizes, length and height.
Customizable ladder with platform
Thanks to its experience in the field of industrial ladders realization, Scale DC is able to design and realize any kind of industrial platform ladder according to the client’s needs and for any type of work, in compliance with the most updated European safety regulations.
Platform ladders for special use such as ladders for tanks and ladders with platform customized in size, height, material and conformation, to reach and work on machines and other industrial worksites.
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