Platforms
Aluminium work platforms provide a stable, lightweight base for tasks that require the worker to be elevated a short distance above ground level. Unlike full scaffolding systems, a single-step aluminium platform requires no assembly and can be repositioned in seconds. This makes it well-suited to maintenance, inspection, and finishing work in industrial, construction, and warehouse environments where tasks shift across a site throughout the day.
EN 14183 Compliance and What It Means
The DS 851 aluminium work step is manufactured to EN 14183, the European standard governing step stools for professional use. The standard sets requirements for load capacity, slip resistance, stability, and durability, ensuring a compliant platform performs consistently across its working life. Aluminium construction keeps the unit light enough for a single person to carry and reposition without assistance, while providing the rigidity needed to support a worker and their tools safely.
Slip Resistance and Fall Prevention
Slip resistance is particularly important on elevated platforms, where an unstable footing is directly linked to fall risk. The DS 851's standing surface is designed to provide grip in conditions where footwear may be wet or contaminated with construction dust. A stable work platform reduces the likelihood of a fall occurring, complementing the personal protective equipment already specified for the task.
Extending to Greater Heights
For work at greater heights where a single-step platform is insufficient, PROTEKT's full range of ladders, scaffolds and platforms covers a wider set of applications. Where an overhead anchor point is also required, anchor points and devices can be combined with personal fall protection to create a complete working-at-height system.
