Enhancing Workplace Safety & Edge Protection

Loading ramps are essential equipment in many warehouses, distribution centres and industrial sites, as they provide a practical way to move goods between ground level and vehicles or raised loading areas. As with any workplace equipment, safety should be considered when selecting, installing and operating a ramp, and Chase Equipment has all the parts you require.

For applications where additional edge protection is required, loading ramp handrails can provide an important extra safety measure for operators working at height or around raised platforms.

Why Add Handrails to a Loading Ramp?

Handrails can provide additional protection for people working on or alongside a raised loading ramp. They are designed to help reduce the risk of people accidentally stepping or falling from an exposed edge, while also providing operators with a secure point to hold when moving across the ramp.

Whether handrails are appropriate will depend on the design of the ramp, how it is being used and the working environment. They can therefore be specified as part of a new ramp or considered as an additional safety feature for suitable existing equipment.

At Chase Equipment, we can supply loading ramps with handrail options to suit different applications and operational requirements.

Supporting Safer Loading Operations

Safety is an important consideration whenever employees are loading, unloading or moving goods. A well-designed loading ramp should be suitable for its intended application, with appropriate features selected according to how the equipment will be used.

Handrails are one of a number of safety features that can be incorporated into loading equipment. Depending on the application, other considerations may include ramp capacity, surface design, access points, edge protection, stabilisation and safe operating procedures.

Our team can discuss your requirements and help you identify suitable equipment and safety options for your operation.

Handrails for Different Loading Ramp Applications

Loading ramps are used across a wide range of industries, from warehouses and distribution centres to manufacturing, logistics and construction. The requirements of each site can vary considerably, but for businesses that regularly use ramps where operators need to work close to an elevated edge, handrails can provide additional protection and reassurance.

Chase Equipment can advise on suitable handrail options based on the type of ramp, its intended use and the conditions in which it will operate.

Choosing the Right Loading Ramp

Safety should form part of the decision-making process when purchasing or specifying a loading ramp, but it is equally important to choose equipment that is appropriate for the job.

Factors such as the required working height, load capacity, ramp dimensions, frequency of use and access requirements should all be considered. The size and configuration of the ramp should also be suitable for the available working area.

At Chase Equipment, we supply a range of loading and access equipment for commercial and industrial applications. Where additional edge protection is appropriate, we can also provide handrail options to help businesses create a safer working environment.

Speak to Chase Equipment

If you’re reviewing your loading equipment or looking for additional safety features, Chase Equipment can help you identify suitable options for your application.

Get in touch with Chase Equipment to discuss loading ramp handrails or your wider loading equipment requirements. Call us today or fill out our online form for a free quotation.