OSHA-compliant Ship Ladders by Alaco Ladder Company

In industrial and commercial settings where access space is limited, ship ladders come highly recommended by premier ladder manufacturer Alaco Ladder Company. These ladders don’t come in a standard size, which make them ideal for spaces with unique measurements.

However, contractors, construction professionals, engineers, architects, and spec writers warn first-time buyers that ship ladders available today don’t offer the same safety and stability as one would expect. Unfortunately, there are ladder manufacturers that don’t follow OSHA safety standards in the design and construction of their ladder units. And there are buyers too who don’t mind purchasing non-OSHA compliant ladders if it would mean saving a few bucks.

The importance of OSHA-compliant ship ladders and other ladder units

Ship ladders are not only used on ships, although they were originally designed and built for them, but are also used in various industrial and commercial settings, as mentioned above. Their compact size and versatility make them the ideal alternative to fixed standard ladders.

In industrial settings, these ladders are used to access low-story mezzanines, lofts, and overhead storage areas with limited access space. Factories and manufacturing plants opt for these ladders to provide safe, fixed access in tight spaces.

In commercial settings, offices, retail stores, and restaurants with limited access space in their storage and work areas rely on ship ladders for their safe access to these spaces as well.

Using non-OSHA compliant ladders in industrial, commercial and even residential settings where the ladder units will be used by the general public or by workers and employees could eventually mean revocation of their license to operate, fines and penalties, and even revocation of one’s professional license, among other things.

Alaco Ladder OSHA-compliant ship ladders

If you want to make sure that the ship ladder unit you’re buying for a construction project or industrial access is OSHA-compliant, get your ladders from the most trusted ladder manufacturer in the country (with more than 100 years of experience), Alaco Ladder Company.

Alaco makes sure that all the ladder units they offer follow strict OSHA standards to ensure the safety of their buyers and users. For ship ladder units, they follow OSHA standards for rails, open risers, treads, and steps that slope 50º to 70º horizontally, as well as standards on handrails, guides, and load capacities.

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Do you need more help choosing a ship ladder unit for your job site or structure? Please fill out the Contact Form here for questions or inquiries. You may also reach Alaco Ladder at (888) 310-7040.