Frequently Asked Questions
What safety features should I look for in a safety step?
Look for a wide non-slip surface, a stable base, and non-marking rubber feet to prevent movement. A one-piece moulded plastic design or reinforced base adds strength and reduces weak points.
Can this plastic step be used in a workplace under WHS guidelines?
Yes. Richmond’s safety steps are rated up to 250kg, feature non-slip surfaces and four-way access, and are suitable for industrial, warehouse, and commercial use. Always place the step on a stable, level surface.
What is the correct way to use a safety step in the workplace?
Place the step on a firm, flat surface. Maintain three points of contact, avoid overreaching, and do not stand on the edge. Inspect regularly for wear or damage.
Are all plastic steps suitable for industrial use?
No. Many plastic steps in the market are made for domestic use and may not meet WHS standards.
Richmond’s heavy duty steps feature wide grip tape, and are rated to 250kg for industrial use.
What makes Richmond’s safety steps suitable for Australian workplaces?
They are built for demanding environments with strong construction, high load capacity, and slip resistance, making them reliable for trade, warehouse, and commercial use.
Safety Steps
Richmond supplies a practical range of Safety Steps designed to provide safer access to elevated shelves, workstations, storage areas and maintenance points across industrial, commercial and workplace environments. Safety steps offer a stable alternative to standing on chairs, crates or unsuitable platforms when completing low-height access tasks.
Our range includes heavy-duty moulded safety steps, rolling safety steps and multi-step stair platforms suitable for warehouses, workshops, retail stores, healthcare facilities and general workplace applications. Richmond Safety Steps are engineered for stability, slip resistance and reliable everyday use across demanding operational environments.
Browse the 150kg 2-Step Safety Stair Step, 250kg Safety Step, Rolling Safety Step Insert and 250kg Heavy Duty Moulded Safety Step.
Richmond also supplies Safety Equipment, Safety Ladders and Anti-Fatigue Mats for safer workplace access and ergonomic working environments.
Industrial Safety Steps for Safer Workplace Access
Safety Steps are designed to improve workplace safety when accessing low-height shelves, equipment and storage areas. Using unstable objects such as chairs, buckets or boxes to gain extra height can create significant slip, fall and workplace injury risks.
A properly designed Safety Step provides a stable elevated platform with non-slip surfaces and a broad support base, helping operators maintain safer footing during use. This improves confidence when accessing stock, performing inspections or completing routine operational tasks.
Richmond Safety Steps are commonly used throughout warehouses, retail stores, workshops, healthcare facilities, schools and commercial workplaces where safe low-level height access is required regularly.
Product Types by Application
Single Step Safety Platforms
250kg Safety Steps provide a compact and stable access platform for general workplace applications.
These moulded step systems are suitable for stock access, maintenance tasks and operational use across commercial and industrial environments.
2-Step Safety Stair Platforms
2-Step Safety Stair Steps provide additional access height for shelving, storage systems and elevated work areas.
The stair-style design assists with safer climbing and improved user stability during use.
Rolling Safety Steps
Rolling Safety Step Inserts allow standard safety steps to be converted into mobile workplace platforms.
This assists operators with repositioning safety steps quickly throughout larger facilities and warehouses.
Heavy Duty Moulded Safety Steps
Heavy Duty Moulded Safety Steps are designed for demanding industrial and high-traffic workplace environments.
Durable rotationally moulded construction supports reliable long-term operational use.
Warehouse Picking & Access Steps
Safety Steps are widely used for warehouse stock picking, shelf access and inventory handling applications.
Stable access platforms help reduce workplace strain and improve operator safety during repetitive tasks.
Retail & Commercial Access Platforms
Safety Steps assist staff with safely accessing shelving, storage areas and display systems within retail and commercial environments.
Compact step platforms provide a practical low-height access solution for everyday workplace use.
Key Features of Richmond Safety Steps
Heavy Duty Load Ratings
Richmond Safety Steps are available with load capacities up to 250kg for industrial and commercial workplace use.
Strong construction supports reliable operation during demanding daily applications.
Non-Slip Safety Surfaces
Slip-resistant step surfaces assist operators with maintaining safer footing during use.
This helps reduce slip risks across busy workplace environments.
Wide Base Stability
Broad base designs improve platform stability while supporting safer elevated access.
Stable construction assists with reducing movement during operation.
Lightweight & Easy to Position
Richmond Safety Steps are designed to be easily moved between work areas as required.
This supports flexible workplace access across warehouses, workshops and commercial facilities.
Bright High Visibility Colours
High visibility colours assist operators with easily identifying Safety Steps within busy operational environments.
This supports safer workplace awareness and equipment visibility.
Indoor & Outdoor Durability
Heavy-duty plastic construction provides resistance to corrosion, moisture and general workplace wear.
This makes Richmond Safety Steps suitable for both indoor and outdoor operational environments.
Applications by Industry
- Warehousing & Logistics: Safety Steps for stock picking, shelf access and inventory handling.
- Retail & Commercial: Access platforms for shelving, stockrooms and display maintenance.
- Workshops & Manufacturing: Safety Steps for machine access, inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Healthcare & Laboratories: Stable low-height access platforms for operational environments.
- Schools & Educational Facilities: Safety Steps for maintenance and storage access applications.
- Facilities Maintenance: Portable access platforms for routine workplace inspections and servicing.
- Hospitality & Back-of-House Areas: Safety access solutions for storage and operational tasks.
Safety Equipment Solutions Across Australia
Richmond supplies a wide range of Safety Steps, workplace access platforms and Safety Equipment across Australia. Our range is designed to support safer low-height access, improved workplace safety and reliable operational performance across commercial and industrial environments.
With nationwide supply, in-house expertise and extensive experience supporting Australian industry, Richmond can assist with selecting suitable Safety Steps and workplace safety equipment for your operational requirements.