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Loading Dock Stairs

Ensure OSHA and optional IBC compliant access to warehouses and distribution centers with our top-of-the-line loading dock stairs. As an authorized dealer of Upside Innovations prefabricated aluminum stair systems, Banks Industrial Group guarantees the highest quality, durability, and stability for our customers. Our Dock Steps provide a safe and reliable walking surface, giving you peace of mind. Contact our stair experts now for a pricing estimate and all your inquiries will be promptly addressed. Don't hesitate, reach out to us today.

osha compliant loading dock stairs at warehouse

What We Like About Dock Steps:

  • Fast Installation: Pre-fabicated, modular design Dock Steps are in stock, ready for immediate shipment and are assembled in about an hour using simple hand tools
  • No Maintenance: Made from durable, 100% industrial-grade aluminum, Dock Steps are weather resistant to rust, warping, and rotting
  • Repairable: Modular design allows damaged or dented components to be replaced, unlike welded steel steps which are difficult or impossible to repair
  • Property Staging: Dock Steps are an easy tenant improvement upgrade, and help avoid certificate of occupancy compliance problems by replacing worn, unsteady loading dock steps
  • Reduce Miscellaneous Metal Work: Fabricators can use Dock Steps as a fast solution for miscellaneous metal requirements allowing welders to focus on more specialized tasks

Key Features:

  • Safety Compliance: Models to meet OSHA or IBC code standards out of the box
  • Slip Resistance: Features aggressive, slip-resistant surfaces for safety
  • Weather Resistance: Aluminum is resistant to rust, warping, or rotting
  • Adjustability: Includes leveling legs with up to 9” of adjustability for uneven surfaces
  • Versatile: Reconfigurable components allow you to repurpose and move stairs as layout changes
ibc and osha compliant loading dock stairs
Upside Innovations IBC and OSHA compliant loading dock stair systems.

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Our loading dock steps are designed to meet OSHA standards, making them an ideal choice for warehouse areas that are restricted to authorized personnel only.

Why Use OSHA Compliant Loading Dock Stairs?

OSHA compliant Dock Steps meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety guidelines. These steps are ideal for restricted loading dock zones, accessible only to authorized personnel. Key benefits of choosing an OSHA compliant stair system include:

  1. Safety: Ensures worker protection by minimizing risks of falls and injuries through design features like proper tread depth and handrails
  2. Legal Compliance: Helps businesses avoid legal penalties and fines by adhering to federal and state safety regulations
  3. Operational Efficiency: Safe stairs allow for smoother and faster operations, leading to improved productivity
  4. Employee Morale: A safe working environment boosts employee satisfaction and engagement
  5. Affordable: OSHA stairs use fewer materials than IBC standards demand, resulting in lower costs
ibc compliant loading dock stairs

Loading dock steps that comply with IBC regulations ensure the safety of the general public. Note their distinctive 4-inch spaced balusters.

Why Use IBC Compliant Loading Dock Stairs?

IBC compliant Dock Steps align with International Building Code standards, and are the preferred option for providing access to loading docks where public pedestrian traffic is anticipated. Here are several key reasons to choose an IBC compliant stair system:

  1. Public Access: IBC standards ensure stairs in public spaces meet high safety and accessibility standards, distinguishing it from OSHA codes
  2. Safety: Ensures stairs minimize accidents with specific requirements for tread depth, riser heights, balusters, handrail design, and landings
  3. Accessibility: The staircase is overall easier to climb for the average person, including those with disabilities
  4. Liability Reduction: Helps meet local building codes, reducing legal risks and potential fines
  5. Areas of Refuge: Supports requirements for emergency safe spaces, enhancing safety for all occupants

Dock Step Features

Dock Step Specifications

Aluminum Dock Steps
Platform Height: 49" to 50" (legs adjust ± 4.5" to accommodate uneven surfaces)
Platform Dimensions: 60" x 60"
Stair Width: 56.75" between handrails, 68" out-to-out
Step Rise: 7" (6.5" and 7.5" options)
Tread Depth: 12" nosing
Tread Options: grip strut, extruded, bar grating, fiber grate
Handrails: OSHA or IBC
Capacity: 100 lbs/sq ft live load, 300 lbs over sq ft area
Material: Aluminum

Dock Step Tread Options

grip strut stair tread example

Grip strut tread.

bar grate stair tread example

Bar grate tread.

extruded texture stair tread example

Extruded tread.

fiber grate stair tread example

Fiber grate tread.

Dock Step Entry Options

loading dock step entry configuration options

Dock Step configuration options: left entry, straight approach, right entry.

Dock Step Brochure Download

Simply click on the image or follow this link to access and download the Upside Innovations Aluminum Omni Steps brochure.

Ready To Purchase Loading Dock Stairs? Look No Further Than BIG!

We offer expert sales and installation services for Upside Innovations Dock Step, the ultimate in prefabricated aluminum loading dock stair systems. Most orders are in-stock and ship from our Philadelphia metro area distribution center. And if you need it, we can even provide training for your staff to handle the installation. Trust BIG to cover all your loading dock step needs! Call 856-687-2227 or email our dock step experts today for a fast quote.

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