Temporary Scaffold Access Stairway
Product Highlights
- Steel anti-slip treads - Safe access across dust, mud, or wet site conditions.
- Handrail support both sides - Confidence when ascending or descending scaffold towers.
- Rapid site setup - No special fixings or tools required for install.
SKU WO79002z-2
This scaffold ladder system provides secure, stable access across scaffold platforms and elevated worksites. Built from galvanised steel with anti-slip steps and handrails, it functions as a scaffold stairway alternative, ideal for phased construction, temporary access and fast-moving industrial projects where compliance and safety are critical for teams working at height.
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Scaffold Access Stairway is the preferred scaffold ladder alternative for professionals who need safe, secure access on active sites. Fast to position and built for repeated use, this unit offers consistent site access where ladders are unsafe or impractical.
It works seamlessly with scaffold towers and platform decks, delivering a firm, hands-free climb that reduces risk and fatigue. For short- to mid-term applications—housing developments, commercial upgrades, industrial works—it’s a must-have for tradespeople who value safety without compromising speed.
Key Features & Benefits
- Anti-slip treads - Provides safe, reliable footing in challenging site conditions including dust and wet surfaces.
- Galvanised steel frame - Delivers durability and strength for long-term use in industrial or construction settings.
- Quick-fit configuration - Easy to install without tools or fixings, ideal for mobile scaffold teams or phased works.
- Integrated handrails - Ensures added support and confidence while ascending or descending scaffold heights.
- Compact design - Easily slots into scaffold bays or between decks without disrupting workspace layouts.
Product Value & Applications
The scaffold access stairway is a specialist solution that addresses a critical safety issue—how to efficiently and safely move personnel between scaffold levels. Unlike a traditional scaffold ladder, it reduces the risk of slips and fatigue through its wide treads and integrated support rails.
As a scaffold stairway solution, it offers flexibility across industries. Whether you're conducting industrial maintenance, residential development or large-scale refurbishments, this stairway adapts with minimal disruption. It's especially effective in multi-trade environments where quick and safe vertical movement is crucial to maintaining workflow pace.
For scaffold teams, its modularity makes repositioning easy as project phases evolve. M&E contractors, joiners, or cladding specialists benefit from the ability to move tools up and down without climbing traditional ladders. With broad tread widths and strong steel framing, it’s a step above for scaffold access. Combine with scaffolding and scaffolding accessories for a fully integrated temporary access solution.
HERMEQ stocks a wide range of equipment for Working at Height including Edge Protection Systems, Fall Arrest Systems, and Harnesses & Lanyards conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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This stairway is available in a range of configurations to suit height requirements up to 3.6 metres. Width options of 700mm or 1000mm accommodate varying site needs and scaffold layouts. Units can be safely repositioned as work phases progress, making them suitable for dynamic construction schedules.
Designed for use by multiple users depending on height and version selected, each model maintains high load stability thanks to its galvanised steel build. Safety assessments should be performed when used on uneven ground, though no specialist brackets or anchoring is typically required. It can also be configured as a gangway where supported by trusses, making it adaptable beyond scaffold-only access applications.
This scaffold stairway improves jobsite safety and workflow, helping meet UK compliance requirements while supporting high-volume usage in commercial and industrial settings.
Number of steps | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 |
Width (mm) | 700 / 1000 | 700 / 1000 | 700 / 1000 | 700 / 1000 | 700 / 1000 | 700 / 1000 |
Height (meters) | 0 - 0.6 | 0 - 1.2 | 0 - 1.8 | 0 - 2.4 | 1.6 - 3.0 | 2.1 - 3.6 |
Weight (kg) | 47 / 56 | 74 / 93 | 105 / 134 | 133 / 171 | 162 / 208 | 192 / 248 |
Flight length (meters) | 0.8 | 1.61 | 2.24 | 3.23 | 4.05 | 4.86 |
Length of stairs with feet (meters) | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
Max number of users on the stairs | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Can be used as a gangway | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - When used with a truss | Â Yes - When used with a truss |
Trench width (meters) | - | 1.17 | 1.98 | 2.78 | 3.60 | 4.40 |
Can this be used inside scaffold structures?
Yes. It’s designed to slot into scaffold bays or between decks, offering safe access where ladders aren’t suitable.
Is it heavy to move around?
No. It’s built from lightweight steel to allow fast repositioning between scaffold sections or projects.
Do I need any fixings or brackets?
No special fixings required. It sits stably on flat surfaces, though safety assessments should always be made on uneven or sloped ground.
Does it comply with scaffold safety regs?
Yes. It’s a safer alternative to ladders for frequent access and supports compliance with UK scaffold access best practices.