Safely Scale Small Spaces with OSHA-compliant Ship Ladders

Standard size ladder units are used indoors and outdoors for a variety of applications. These are typically made from wood, steel, and aluminum materials. But for smaller spaces, these conventional ladders won’t do. For spaces with limited access room, aluminum ship ladders are the preferred choice of safety engineers, contractors, architects, and spec writers, to name a few.

These are narrower and steeper compared to standard-size ladders, which make them ideal for smaller spaces.

Ship Ladders

Ship ladder units were originally designed to provide ships with sturdy and stable ladder units that don’t take up too much space, given that rooms and passageways in these ships are rather small and tight. These were typically used on decks, in control rooms and mezzanines.

Today, ship ladder units are used in various applications, both in commercial and industrial settings, and sometimes in multi-family residential applications as well. Because of their small size, they’re the ideal access units for structures with restricted access space.

OSHA-compliant Ship Ladders

As mentioned above a ship ladder is steeper and narrower compared to a standard ladder, which means some people might struggle a bit using it, particularly those who are mobility-challenged. For the safety of all users, it’s important to check if your choice of ship ladder has followed the OSHA’s standards on the design and manufacturing of the ladder units.

There are specific safety standards by the OSHA that ladder manufacturers must follow to minimize the risk of ladder-related fall accidents in the workplace, and employers, contractors, project managers, architects, engineers, and spec writers should double-check if these standards have been followed for the safety of their workers and for protection against liabilities.

Alaco Ladder OSHA Compliance

Alaco Ladder Company complies with all OSHA standards regarding ladder design and manufacturing for the general safety and protection of clients and their employees/users.

From regulations regarding the installation of handrails and guides [(1910.25(b)(1)] to adjusting the distance between the stairway landing and platform to equal the width of the stairs [(1910.25(b)(4) and (5), Alaco makes sure to strictly follow these for the safety and convenience of their clients.

Go here to learn more about how Alaco meets the OSHA’s standards for ladder.

Contact Alaco Ladder today for OSHA-compliant ship ladders and other versatile ladder systems

Are you looking for OSHA-compliant, heavy-duty aluminum ship ladder units? Please fill out the Contact Form here for questions or inquiries on Alaco’s ship ladders and other ladder systems. You may also reach Alaco Ladder Company at (888) 310-7040.