Work Step Platform or Traditional Ladders - What is Better?
Almost in every industry, there’s always a need to perform maintenance tasks at a certain height. This ranges anywhere from servicing the tanks to repairing jet engines. Working at a certain height makes the jobs even more complicated and risky to a certain extent. Stretching to reach a certain access point at a height is dangerous and can pose a risk of injuries due to a fall or slip. There are numerous solutions available for making working at heights easier. However, it can be difficult to determine which one is right for your workplace. Here, we shall take a look at the pros and cons of two popular choices: Traditional Ladders Work Platforms Traditional Ladders Pros Lightweight Longevity Easy to use Cons As it is said that “every coin has two sides”, ladders too have a number of disadvantages that are: Smaller steps Absence of work platform Height Restrictions Lack of safety rails Work Platforms There are a number of multi-purposes, adjustable, customisable platforms