Buy Safety Steps & Step Ladders

Manual handling tasks are performed in most workplaces, and will often require the use of a safety step or safety ladder to assist workers with reach and access to goods above shoulder height.

Sturdy, non-slip and high-quality safety steps and step ladders are essential aids to help prevent workplace accidents and injuries, and to improve productivity for workers during manual handling tasks.

URSafeRite provides safety steps, safety step stools, and safety step ladders, with options from light to heavy-duty to suit different requirements. Our products are suitable for a wide range of uses across trade, commercial, office and industrial applications, with supply available Australia-wide.

Manage manual handling tasks safely and effectively, and shop URSafeRite’s comprehensive range of safety steps and step ladders today. Maximise workplace compliance and protection with our complete range of workplace site safety.

Shop Safety Steps by Use

A safety step should be used by a worker whenever higher access is required to reach goods or items located above shoulder height. The safety step provides a stable, level and sturdy platform to support the worker during higher access handling tasks.

Our versatile safety steps have a multitude of uses for manual handling tasks across many industries and workplace applications. They are ideal for use in warehouses, logistics facilities, stockrooms, retail outlets, offices, medical facilities, and more.

Product Types & Features

Safety Step Stools (1–2 Step)

Highly popular and versatile, our safety step stools are a great addition to enhance workplace safety. They help to prevent workplace accidents and injuries, and to improve productivity for workers when reaching for goods or storing items above shoulder height.

Available as single step or 2 step safety step models, these safety stools are lightweight for ease of placement and manoeuvrability, yet feature sturdy rugged construction to provide effective stability and support. Anti-tip designs, non-slip rubber feet and high-grip tapes across the step areas make these a must-have for workplace safety.

URSafeRite’s range includes the popular Gorilla single safety step (with a 175kg industrial load rating) and Gorilla 2 step safety steps (with a 150kg industrial load rating).

How to Choose a Safety Step or Step Ladder

Correct specification and selection of height access aids such as safety steps and safety step ladders is important to ensure the device provides effective safety, stability and support for the user.

Key considerations to help choose a suitable safety step or step ladder include:

Tasks to be undertaken
Height of access required
Maximum user weight & duty rating required
Tread type (non-slip/anti-fatigue)
Platform size
Mobility features
Foldability & storage for ladders
Environmental conditions of usage

Why URSafeRite?

URSafeRite’s range of safety steps & step ladders provides popular and versatile trade-grade products, suitable for manual handling tasks across many industries and workplace applications. They are ideal for use in warehouses, logistics facilities, stockrooms, retail outlets, offices, medical facilities, and more.

Our products are compliant to industry standards with rugged & sturdy construction to provide effective safety, stability and support. We offer expert assistance with selection, sizing and compliance, plus ensure prompt delivery of your chosen products Australia-wide.

FAQs about ladders and steps

What size safety step do I need?

Safety step height should be optimal to keep the majority of tasks conducted between hip & shoulder points of the body. For tasks with more variable heights, a 2 step safety step is recommended for consideration.

What’s the difference between a safety step stool and a step ladder?

Safety step stools are a compact platform for easy placement and manoeuvrability, to handle tasks requiring low-medium reach. A step ladder provides access for higher reach tasks, with a larger platform and often with additional user aids such as handrails.

Are Gorilla safety steps suitable for warehouses?

Yes. The popular Gorilla safety steps in our range are suitable for warehouse and related site uses, to access lower-level storage locations. They feature anti-tip designs, non-slip rubber feet and high-grip tapes across the step areas for excellent support and stability for warehouse tasks.

How do I use a step ladder safely?

The basic guidelines for step ladder safety include:

Inspect before use & ensure no deformation or deterioration (e.g. worn treads or damaged feet)
Set on a solid, level surface
Maintain three points of contact with the ladder at all times
Do not attempt to overreach

Do you deliver safety steps Australia-wide?

Yes. URSafeRite offers fast shipping of products across Australia using our accredited network of freight providers.