Anti-Slip Safety Grating Stair Treads Improve Traction and Safety
Safety Grating Stair Treads are used in many warehouse facilities, manufacturing plants, Stadiums, Commercial Building Structures and other venues. They are included in the building design specifications, or have been retrofitted to the facility. They are even incorporated into rooftop structures, such as crossovers and equipment platforms. The reason for this is that Safety Grating Stair Treads offer the highest level of traction, stability and safety to foot traffic, no matter what the environment. They are specifically designed to create safe, anti-slip surfaces which help prevent injuries from occurring.
Choosing the correct stair tread material has a huge impact on the amount of stair related accidents.
The right stair tread protects the safety of workers and others using these stairs. Smart building owners make sure to include the safest stair systems possible, in order to minimize liability in the case of an accident. With the amount of personal injury law suits for stair related slips and falls on the rise, it makes sense to take preventative measures. If you wait until after there is an accident to improve stair safety, it is already too late.
A range of anti-slip, steel Safety Grating Stair Treads, manufactured from high quality plank grating, are available on the market today. These stair treads have pre-punched, welded-on carrier plates for ease of installation. They come ready to bolt together with stair stringers. Sstair treads are manufactured to specific lengths so there is no need for cutting. There are no hazardous, sharp edges that could lead to injury, and you also avoid wear and tear on your saw blades.
Some of the most common Safety Grating Stair Treads that are available include:
- Grip Strut Stair Treads
- Heavy-Duty Grip Strut Stair Treads
- Perf-O Grip Stair Treads
- Traction Tread Stair Treads
- Bar Grating Stair Treads (typically manufactured with abrasive nosings for added safety)
Treads are offered in a wide variety of materials and finishes, such as: Plain Carbon Steel, Pre-Galvanized, Hot Dipped Galvanized, Stainless Steel & Aluminum.
Some treads have raised, serrated edges which are suited to work boot traffic and provide added traction in environments where stairs may be slippery due to water or grease. The size and shape of the openings in each tread varies. Some treads have larger openings that allow for particles and debris to pass through, such as dirt and gravel. These openings may also help to prevent the buildup of rain water, snow and ice in outdoor areas. Each different type of Safety Grating Stair Tread has unique features which make it more suitable for different applications.