It’s becoming more common than ever; businesses relocating due to lack of space. Unless all oth
er options have been exhausted, moving premises should be the last thing on the cards. First of all, it’s more cost-effective to perhaps look at other equipment which could condense stock. In addition to this, much more time is wasted unnecessarily if you move. One thing which isn’t usually talked about is converting to a more narrow aisle warehouse model.
Some businesses such as large distribution centres purposefully have narrow aisles for this very reason. Increased storage without compromising accessibility. Adjustments would need to be made, but as already mentioned it’s a small price to pay if the result is no relocation. For manual work i.e. where a member of staff is picking items on foot, there are Narrow Aisle Steps available as evidenced below.
Narrow Aisle Mobile Safety Steps
If you have watched the above video you will see just how narrow the steps are and how they operate. Each model diffe
rs in number of treads in order to suit your premises. Small shops that only require access at height to shelving would make use of the 2 tread model. Opting for narrow aisle steps means you should also look at installing narrow aisle racking to fully capitalise on space. Specialised ‘man-up’ forklift trucks can also be purchased for handling of heavier goods and moving pallets. They are also much safer than your average step ladder. This is because they are fitted with spring loaded castors which essentially form a dead weight when pressure is applied. Simply step on and they won’t move (pressure applied), step off and the spring reverts back so that the steps can easily be moved on.
To conclude, if you already have a small area or are looking to further capitalise on storage space, narrow aisle steps, racking etc. is worth considering before taking the decision to move. You can find out more information about the Narrow Aisle Mobile Safety Steps and also browse other items from our access & steps category. If you would like to discuss your requirements with one of the team, call 01278 783322. Alternatively use the contact form to get in touch.
