British Standard Warehouse Steps

British Standard Warehouse Steps – BS EN 131-7

British Standard warehouse steps provide a professionally engineered solution for accessing elevated storage, racking and working areas where independent safety certification is an important requirement. At HSE Store, this category brings together mobile steps that are specifically identified as complying with BS EN 131-7 and carrying the internationally recognised BSI Kitemark.

BS EN 131-7 is the standard specifically covering mobile ladders with a platform. It establishes requirements relating to factors including stability, strength, platform construction, treads, handrails, guardrails, testing, marking and user information. The standard applies to mobile ladders with a working platform and a maximum platform area of 1m², with the maximum platform height specified by the standard and a maximum load of 150kg for the applicable equipment.

These products are designed for professional environments including warehouses, factories, distribution centres, stockrooms, maintenance areas and other workplaces where reliable access to elevated positions is required.

Why Choose British Standard Warehouse Steps?

Choosing certified warehouse steps can provide additional confidence where a documented standard and independent assessment are important considerations within workplace procurement, risk assessment or access equipment selection.

The British Standard range supplied by HSE Store has been developed around the requirements of BS EN 131-7, with the relevant products carrying the BSI Kitemark following testing and independent assessment. Redhill Manufacturing states that its British Standard Mobile Safety Steps were the first mobile steps of their kind to receive the BSI Kitemark.

The result is access equipment designed not simply around reaching a particular height, but around the wider requirements for stability, strength, usability and safe operation.

What Is BS EN 131-7?

BS EN 131-7 is the European standard for mobile ladders with a platform. It sets out requirements intended to ensure that applicable mobile platform ladders are designed, constructed and tested appropriately for their intended use.

The standard includes requirements covering stability, torsion, bending, strength, deflection, platforms, treads, handrails, guardrails, marking and user instructions. These requirements help provide a consistent technical framework against which suitable mobile access equipment can be assessed.

For workplaces specifying access equipment against a recognised technical standard, BS EN 131-7 provides a more meaningful benchmark than simply selecting a product based on appearance, size or stated working height.

BSI Kitemark Certified Warehouse Steps

The BSI Kitemark is an independent certification mark recognised throughout the UK. Redhill's British Standard Mobile Safety Step range has been awarded the BSI Kitemark following rigorous testing and independent assessment.

For buyers, the Kitemark provides an additional indication that the relevant products have been assessed against the applicable requirements rather than relying solely on a manufacturer's own declaration.

Redhill currently describes its British Standard range as the only range of BSI Kitemarked mobile steps available, with the products manufactured at its Midlands base in the UK.

British Standard Mobile Warehouse Steps

The British Standard range covers several different configurations, allowing businesses to select certified access equipment according to the environment in which it will be used.

Available products include Classic Colour BS Steps, Classic Colour Plus BS Steps, Premier Commercial BS Steps, Heavy Duty BS Steps, Heavy Duty Narrow BS Steps and British Standard Tilt & Go Steps.

This means BS EN 131-7 certification does not require every workplace to use the same style of equipment. Different designs can address different requirements around footprint, platform size, working height, mobility and access configuration.

British Standard Classic Warehouse Steps

The Classic Colour BS range provides a compact certified solution for warehouse and office environments. The range is constructed from welded steel, finished with a tough epoxy coating and available in multiple colours.

Models are available with different tread counts, with options for ribbed rubber or anti-slip tread surfaces. Spring-loaded swivel castors retract when the operator's weight is applied, allowing the supporting feet to make firm contact with the floor. The range has a maximum load of 150kg.

This configuration is particularly suited to workplaces requiring a comparatively compact certified step for routine access to shelving, storage and work areas.

British Standard Narrow Aisle Steps

Where warehouse racking creates restricted access routes, British Standard narrow aisle steps provide a certified option with a more compact footprint.

The BS Narrow Aisle range is available in different tread configurations and uses spring-loaded castors designed to retract under the operator's weight. Models with three, four or five treads incorporate hinged stabilisers for additional stability when working at height.

These products can be particularly useful around closely spaced warehouse racking, shelving and picking locations where maintaining a narrower overall width is important.

British Standard Heavy-Duty Warehouse Steps

For applications requiring a more substantial access solution, the range includes British Standard heavy-duty warehouse steps.

These configurations are designed for demanding workplace environments and are available across a range of tread counts and working heights. The HSE Store range includes both standard heavy-duty and heavy-duty narrow certified configurations.

When selecting larger certified steps, businesses should consider the available floor space, required platform height, platform dimensions and maximum working load in addition to the certification requirement.

British Standard Commercial Steps

Premier Commercial BS Steps provide another certified option for professional environments where a robust commercial access solution is required.

The range combines welded steel construction with different tread and stabilisation options. Depending on the configuration, access to the platform can also incorporate features such as gates, chains or hinged bars.

These steps are suitable for commercial and industrial workplaces where equipment may be used regularly and where certified access equipment is required.

British Standard Tilt & Go Steps

British Standard Tilt & Go Steps provide a specialist solution for applications where equipment needs to be moved frequently around loading, warehouse or industrial areas.

The design allows the steps to be tilted and moved using their wheels, providing a different approach to repositioning than conventional push-along mobile steps. Current HSE Store models feature Expamet expanded-metal treads, a 150kg safe working load and BS EN 131-7 certification.

Redhill's British Standard literature also identifies Tilt & Go as part of its certified access equipment range, with models available at different platform heights and configurations.

Safety Features & Stability

BS EN 131-7 covers more than the basic construction of a set of steps. Stability and structural performance are important elements of the standard, with applicable equipment subjected to specific testing requirements.

Redhill identifies requirements including torsion, bending and stability testing, together with tests relating to strength and deflection. Its British Standard information states that the steps are tested to remain upright against specified pulling loads, including 750N externally and 300N internally.

Depending on the model, certified steps can also feature spring-loaded castors, stabilisers, handrails, guardrails, anti-slip treads and enlarged working platforms. Exact features vary between individual products and should be checked against the relevant specification.

British Standard Steps for Warehouse Racking

BS EN 131-7 warehouse steps can provide a useful solution where employees need controlled access to shelving, racking, stock and elevated storage positions.

Different configurations allow certified equipment to be selected for different warehouse layouts. Compact models can be appropriate for more restricted working areas, while larger configurations can provide a greater working platform where the task demands it.

The appropriate equipment should always be selected according to the actual working environment, access height, floor area and intended use.

British Standard Steps for Professional Workplaces

Certified mobile platform steps are used across a wide variety of professional environments, including:

Warehouses – access to pallet racking, shelving, stock and picking locations.

Factories – access around production areas, machinery and manufacturing operations.

Distribution centres – professional access around storage and order fulfilment areas.

Stockrooms and retail environments – access to elevated shelving and stored products.

Maintenance areas – stable access for suitable maintenance and inspection tasks.

Commercial workplaces – certified access where a recognised standard is part of the equipment specification.

150kg Maximum Load

BS EN 131-7 specifies a 150kg maximum load for applicable mobile ladders with platforms. This combined load includes the operator together with tools, equipment and materials being carried.

Individual products should always be checked before use, as the manufacturer's stated safe working load and product specification remain essential when selecting and operating access equipment.

British-Made Certified Steps

The British Standard mobile safety steps supplied within this range are manufactured in the UK. Redhill states that its British Standard Mobile Safety Steps are manufactured at its Midlands facility, allowing the company to retain control over design, production and quality processes.

The Classic Colour BS range, for example, is described by Redhill as designed and manufactured in the Midlands and supplied with a tough epoxy-coated finish.

Choosing the Right British Standard Warehouse Steps

The right certified warehouse steps depend on the application rather than certification alone. Before selecting a product, consider the required platform height, tread count, platform dimensions, overall width, available floor space, load requirements and frequency of use.

Narrow aisle models can be appropriate where space is restricted, while larger heavy-duty configurations can provide greater working areas and access heights. Compact Classic models can be suitable for more general warehouse and office applications, while Tilt & Go configurations provide a specialist solution where frequent repositioning is required.

Where the requirement specifically calls for BS EN 131-7 compliance, always ensure that the exact product selected is identified as part of the certified range and carries the relevant certification.

Why Buy British Standard Steps from HSE Store?

HSE Store provides a dedicated range of British Standard warehouse steps and BS EN 131-7 mobile access equipment, making it easier for businesses to identify products where recognised certification is an important procurement requirement.

Our range includes certified options covering different working heights, footprints and applications, including Classic BS steps, narrow aisle steps, heavy-duty warehouse steps, commercial BS steps and Tilt & Go steps.

We also provide detailed product specifications so you can compare tread counts, platform dimensions, load capacities, materials, tread options and certification before ordering.

For larger workplace requirements, multiple units or projects involving specific access requirements, customers can also contact HSE Store to discuss quantities, specifications and quotation requirements.

Shop British Standard Warehouse Steps at HSE Store

Browse our range of British Standard warehouse steps and mobile platform access equipment for professional workplaces.

Choose from BS EN 131-7 certified steps including narrow aisle, heavy-duty, commercial and specialist configurations, with different tread counts, platform heights and features available across the range.

Browse the British Standard steps range today and find certified access equipment for your workplace.

British Standard Warehouse Steps Frequently Asked Questions

What are British Standard warehouse steps?

British Standard warehouse steps are mobile platform access steps manufactured and assessed against the requirements of BS EN 131-7. The applicable certified range carries the BSI Kitemark as evidence of independent assessment.

What is BS EN 131-7?

BS EN 131-7 is the European standard for mobile ladders with a platform. It covers requirements including stability, strength, treads, platforms, handrails, guardrails, marking and user information.

What is the BSI Kitemark?

The BSI Kitemark is a recognised certification mark indicating that a product has undergone assessment against specified requirements. Redhill's British Standard Mobile Safety Step range carries the BSI Kitemark following testing and independent assessment.

Are British Standard steps suitable for warehouses?

Yes. BS EN 131-7 mobile platform steps are specifically suited to professional access applications, including warehouses, factories, distribution centres and stockrooms where stable access to elevated areas is required.

What types of British Standard steps are available?

The range includes Classic Colour BS Steps, Classic Colour Plus BS Steps, narrow aisle BS steps, heavy-duty BS steps, heavy-duty narrow BS steps, Premier Commercial BS Steps and Tilt & Go BS Steps.

Are British Standard warehouse steps made in the UK?

Yes, our British Standard Mobile Safety Steps are manufactured at Redhill's Midlands facility in the UK.

What is the maximum load for BS EN 131-7 mobile steps?

The BS EN 131-7 scope specifies a maximum load of 150kg for applicable mobile ladders with a platform, including the user and any tools, equipment or materials. Always check the individual manufacturer's product specification before use.

Are all warehouse steps BS EN 131-7 certified?

No. BS EN 131-7 certification applies only to products specifically manufactured and certified to the applicable standard. The individual product specification should always be checked rather than assuming that every warehouse step carries the certification.

Are British Standard steps suitable for narrow aisles?

Yes. Dedicated British Standard narrow aisle steps are available for restricted warehouse spaces. These models are designed with a narrower footprint while retaining the applicable certified specification.

Where can I buy BS EN 131-7 warehouse steps in the UK?

You can browse and buy a range of BS EN 131-7 warehouse steps from HSE Store, including certified narrow aisle, heavy-duty, commercial and specialist mobile platform steps.