This week is No Falls Week, and we are dedicated to promoting the importance of having Warehouse Steps within your workplace.
In 2024/25, 35 people lost their lives due to falling from height whilst at work, according to the Health and Safety Executive. Accounting for over a quarter of fatal injuries to workers, it is fundamental that vulnerable workplaces take the steps needed to stop these accidents from occurring.
No Falls Week is dedicated to spreading awareness on how to prevent these accidents before they occur. From conducting regular inspections of equipment to conducting training sessions, these measures can help to keep employers safe.
Where to place your Warehouse Steps 🤔
Our range of Warehouse Mobile Steps has been specially designed to integrate into hectic workplaces. Because of their heavy-duty framework, they can be used bot safely and reliably in demanding workplaces.
🏭 Warehouse and distribution centres
🪛 Manufacturing sites
🚗 Automotive parts and distribution
📦 Packaging and production facilities
🔧 Engineering sectors
Best Ways to prevent workplace falls 🏆
Provide high-quality Warehouse Steps 🪜
One of the best ways to prevent workplace accidents is to offer high-quality equipment. This can come in the form of personal protective equipment, as well as warehouse safety ladders. By providing reliable equipment, employers can experience greater levels of stability and confidence, boosting productivity.
Here at Direct2U, our range of mobile safety steps offers heightened levels of peace of mind to all users. The best-selling TUFF Easy Glide is made from heavy-duty materials and powder-coated in a vibrant colour to ensure visibility. The high-quality spring-loaded castors are easy to install upon delivery and are easy to manoeuvre around industrial warehouses. These steps stabilise once weight is applied, helping employees to safely reach stock.
For additional protection, why not opt for an EN-131 Certified Warehouse Step? Whilst it does have a higher initial cost, the Climb-It Aluminium Mobile Steps with Gate provides surround protection whilst employees utilise the top platform, as well as up to 12 treads for enhanced accessibility.
Keep Walkways clear of clutter 📦
Whilst No Falls Week focuses on falling from height, clutter within aisles can also be a contributor to trips and slips. Whilst it may seem convenient to leave stock, packaging, and even spills for clean up later, they can be a large contributing factor to potential accidents.
Clutter within aisles can also prevent warehouse steps from being able to be repositioned. This can result in employers using dangerous alternative methods to reach stock stored at height, such as climbing the racking itself. Therefore, keeping warehouse aisles clear and organised is essential for maintaining a safe working environment. Ensuring employees can safely access and reposition warehouse steps helps reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls while also improving efficiency across daily warehouse operations.
Use equipment correctly 📝
Having high-quality Warehouse Steps is a great step in the correct direction for improved safety. However, ensuring proper training is provided to staff members can help ensure they are used in a safe manner.
Training on how to use warehouse steps correctly should cover both safety procedures and practical usage. Key areas include:
- How to carry out pre-use inspections of Warehouse Steps. This includes checking for damage, faults, or loose parts
- What is the process for reporting damaged equipment
- Where to place your warehouse steps for use. For example, steps should be placed on level ground with stabilisers applied before use
- How to climb your warehouse steps – ensure at least three limbs (two hands and one foot, or one hand and two feet) are in contact whilst ascending and descending
- The importance of weight limits
- The process of moving warehouse steps with minimal strain
- What to do in case of an accident
Improve visibility and awareness 📣
Maintaining strong visibility and awareness throughout a warehouse is an important part of preventing workplace accidents. In fast-paced environments where employees, machinery, and stock are constantly moving, poor visibility can quickly increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls.
Warehouses should be fitted with adequate lighting to ensure that walkways, storage areas, and loading zones always remain clearly visible. Floor markings and safety signage can also help direct pedestrian traffic, highlight hazards, and separate employees from forklift routes or other moving equipment.
High-visibility clothing is another simple but effective way to improve awareness across busy warehouse environments. Combined with regular safety reminders and clear communication between staff, these measures can help create a safer and more organised workplace during No Falls Week and beyond.
Ready to create a safer workplace? 💭
At Direct2U, we are proud to support #NoFallsWeek and stop workplace fatalities. That is why our range includes a selection of colours, materials and castor types, helping you to find the ideal access solution for your industrial environment.
For help with choosing your perfect warehouse safety steps, why not contact our sales team? They are experts in finding your ideal step depending on your requirements. From finding the correct steps to using your warehouse height to tread type, they are on hand to offer their support. Get in touch today over the phone, email, or via live chat Monday to Friday.
* Please note that we are proud to support this campaign, but we’re not affiliated with it.