Alaco Ship Ladders: Features for Safety and Ease of Use

A ship ladder is designed differently compared to a standard ladder as it was originally intended for a ship’s tight and elevated spaces. But over the years, ship ladders have become more versatile; utilized and used in different commercial and industrial environments.

Alaco Ladder’s Heavy Duty Aluminum ship ladders are as strong as steel ladders but lighter, easier to handle, install, and maintain, and more sustainable than steel.

What makes a ship ladder unique? Here are a few of its essential features designed for safety and ease-of-use.

Alaco Ladder OSHA-compliant Ship Ladders Features

If you’re new to ship ladders, understand that their features may vary from one manufacturer to the next, so make sure to check several brands first to see which one best fits your needs and requirements. But there’s one critical factor that all your options should possess: OSHA compliance in the design, material, and manufacturing process. Since these ladders are used in work environments, workers’ safety is a must. Make sure your choice is OSHA-compliant to protect the workers, and you as well.

Alaco Ladder’s ship ladder features for safety and ease of use:

Safety support when ascending and descending

A ship ladder’s step should slope between 50° and 70° horizontally, which could make ascending and descending challenging for users, particularly for mobility-challenged users. Guides and handrails are installed to provide support when going up and down the stairs.

If your space cannot accommodate handrails and guardrails, Alaco’s team of experts will find a safety solution for you.

For your information, Alaco also manufactures and assembles Fall Arrest Systems, the newest things in ladder safety. They can discuss this with you as your alternative fall prevention solution.

Load capacity that’s 5x their intended load

A ship ladder’s load capacity should be five times its intended load to ensure that the ladder can support the user’s weight as well as the tools, equipment or materials they might have to carry while going up or down the ladder.

Access-specific designs provide maximum safety and convenience

Alaco’s ship ladder units are designed and manufactured according to specific access spaces for the safety and convenience of users. There are specific ship ladder models for roof hatch access, mezzanine access, and exterior roof access, for instance. This access-specific design also makes the buying process easier.

Contact Alaco Ladder Company today!

Are you a building contractor, roofing specialist, building maintenance manager, factory owner, engineer or architect? Or perhaps you’re a spec writer looking for the perfect ship ladder for your project. Whatever your profession, you will find Alaco’s selection of ship ladders are some of the best ones in the industry.

Fill out the Contact Form here so we can start right away on finding the perfect ladder for you. For inquiries, you may also reach Alaco Ladder Company at (888) 310-7040.