Work Platforms

FLS Work platforms are designed to provide employees with access to a work deck with railing for areas where other systems are not appropriate.

Work Platforms: Purpose-Built or Multi-Purpose, Static or Mobile

Falls can occur at any height while performing almost any task. In order to prevent falls, FLS Work Platforms are designed to provide employees with access to a work deck with railing for areas where other systems such as ladders or towers are not appropriate. Whether you require purpose-built or multi-purpose, static or mobile solutions, our industrial work platforms bring work at height into compliance with OSHA regulations and ANSI standards for safe access. The types of industrial work platforms are numerous: aerial platforms, scaffolding, or prefabricated, permanently installed platforms like those found in and around data center cooling towers and generators. You can choose a configuration based on the type of work you plan on doing and the duration of it. Our industrial stairs and work platforms are available in custom-made or prefabricated designs for any application, ensuring that your team is protected by a sturdy, engineered walking-working surface that meets rigorous safety requirements.

Versatile

Flexible and scalable component designs are easily re-engineered to perform a different function or meet new requirements.

Compliant

Systems bring work at height into compliance with OSHA regulations and ANSI standards for safe access and fall protection.

Tough

Available in both corrosion-resistant galvanized steel and anodized aluminum.

Custom

Custom-designed platforms to suit your exact work application.

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Are these platforms compliant with international standards?

Yes, our systems are designed to bring work at height into compliance with both OSHA regulations and ANSI standards for safe access and fall protection.

What materials are available for these platforms?

Our platforms are available in both corrosion-resistant hot-dipped galvanized steel and anodized aluminum, ensuring durability in various environments.

Can platforms be fixed or mobile?

Yes, FLS work platforms can be configured as permanent fixed solutions or as mobile platforms with wheels that can be deployed where they’re needed.

Does a work platform require specialized labor for installation?

No, FLS modular work platforms are designed for easy assembly. Because no welding or drilling is required, a typical platform can be assembled using readily available shop tools like a cordless drill and hex keys. This reduces installation costs and allows for rapid deployment on-site.

What safety features prevent mobile platforms from moving during use?

Our mobile access platforms are equipped with high-quality casters and integrated brakes. These brakes allow the casters to be locked firmly in place, preventing the stand from shifting or tipping while workers are on the deck. When unlocked, the lightweight frame allows for easy repositioning by one or two people.

Can these platforms be used on rooftops for HVAC or generator maintenance?

Yes, we design purpose-built fixed platforms specifically for rooftop utility systems. These provide safe, level access to elevated machinery like cooling towers and generators. Because they are often made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel or anodized aluminum, they are ideal for long-term outdoor exposure.

Are toeboards required on all elevated work platforms?

Under OSHA 1910.28, toeboards are required whenever there is a risk of tools or materials falling from the platform onto people or equipment below. We integrate toeboards into our platform designs to meet these safety standards and provide full edge protection for the work deck.

How does OSHA define the load requirements for a work platform?

OSHA generally requires that each platform and its components be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied to it. Our engineers calculate these load factors during the design phase to ensure the platform remains stable and safe under all intended use cases.

What is the benefit of a modular work platform over a custom-welded one?

Modular platforms offer significantly more flexibility and speed. Because they use high-strength fittings and standard setscrews rather than welding, they can be designed and implemented in about half the time of a fabricated option. Furthermore, if your facility requirements change, modular systems can be easily dismantled, expanded, or reconfigured using simple hand tools

Compliance

Federal Mandates: Systems are engineered to meet or exceed OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23, Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes, and 1910.25, Stairways.

Walking-Working Surfaces: All platform designs comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart D requirements for safe access and egress in industrial environments.

Structural Loads: Engineered to support a minimum of four times the maximum intended load, adhering to OSHA scaffolding and platform criteria.

Standard Specifications: Compliant with ANSI A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Walking/Working Surfaces, and ANSI A14.7 for mobile ladder stands and platforms.

Guardrail Requirements: Integrated railing systems meet OSHA 1910.29 height and strength requirements, featuring top rails, mid-rails, and toeboards where necessary.

Platforms can be fixed or mobile
Modular design
Available in galvanised steel or aluminum
Quick and easy to assemble
Engineered to meet specific site requirements
Rugged and durable
No welding or drilling required
Excellent strength and corrosion resistance
Rapid delivery and installation
Can be delivered pre-assembled

Work Platform Features & Benefits

Custom Designs

FLS Work Platforms can be quickly designed to meet the needs of any given situation. Because the system does not require welding, our work platforms can be configured and installed faster than welded solutions.

Easy Installation

A custom designed FLS work platform can be implemented in about half the time of a fabricated option. Additionally, no specialized labor is required to assemble an FLS Work Platform.

Modular and Flexible

Should the requirements for your work platform ever change, the modular nature of the platforms provide flexibility on location where they can be adjusted or expanded as needed.

Durable Components

FLS Work Platforms utilize durable components and fittings that make the platforms rugged, sturdy, and corrosion resistant.

Platform Applications

HVAC & Generator Platforms

These purpose-built fixed work platforms add safe access for the service and maintenance routines of rooftop and ground-based utility systems. The ideal solution for generators, HVAC units, and large equipment that require regular routine service checks to maintain optimal performance levels. Our HVAC and Generator platforms feature a variety of decking and railing options. Like all of these modular-based systems, because they are not welded, they can be easily dismantled with a standard cordless drill and hex key, then transferred easily to new locations or expanded and reconfigured when and if required.

Rooftop Drone Platforms

These specialized elevated decks provide clear, hazard-free launch zones for Drone First Responders operating in dense urban environments. The ideal solution for public safety agencies and commercial facilities looking to reclaim crowded rooftop spaces dominated by HVAC units, solar arrays, and electrical conduits. Our Drone Launch Pads feature a dedicated octagonal flight deck complete with integrated perimeter safety graphics. Constructed from high-strength galvanized iron, the modular system easily self-levels on slopes up to 10 degrees and installs completely weld-free to preserve roof integrity.

Flatbed Trailer Stands

These full-length access systems provide a continuous, high-visibility safety zone that spans the entire deck of standard commercial transport vehicles. The ideal solution for flatbed loading operations, tarping routines, and securement inspections where traditional tie-off methods are impractical or unavailable. Our flatbed trailer stands feature a lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum frame paired with heavy duty locking casters for swift repositioning. Equipped with standard setscrew assembly, the entire 53-foot structure can be erected quickly by local maintenance teams using common shop tools.

Multi-Purpose Maintenance Stands & Platforms

These versatile work surfaces deliver dependable elevated safety across a vast range of industrial maintenance and construction tasks. The ideal solution for teams working around tall vehicle fleets, heavy machinery, or complex warehouse configurations that standard ladders cannot safely service. Our multi-purpose platforms feature rugged structural frames engineered to adapt to almost any facility layout. Built using a modular component design, they allow for rapid on-site assembly and seamless future reconfigurations without the need for expensive hot work, specialized labor, or permanent welding.

Hopper & Dump Trailer Stands

These specialized elevated structures provide secure, OSHA-compliant perimeter protection for technicians servicing, inspecting, or tarping large commercial trailers. The ideal solution for bulk transport fleets, distribution centers, and vehicle maintenance bays that handle regular loading and unloading operations. Our hopper and dump trailer stands feature high-traction, slip-resistant steps and decking to ensure maximum footing security in wet weather. The entire system utilizes modular safety railings that meet strict ANSI standards, providing complete fall prevention without requiring permanent modifications to your facility floor.

Mobile Access Platforms For Stockrooms

These mobile and modular platforms provide highly adaptable elevated access to streamline inventory management and stockroom organization. The ideal solution for busy warehousing facilities that require flexible positioning for restocking, picking, or organizing high shelving units. Our stockroom platforms feature heavy duty casters and a lightweight yet stable aluminum structure. Because these modular systems are joined mechanically rather than welded, they can be quickly taken apart with basic hand tools to be stored away, expanded, or relocated to an entirely new facility as operational layout demands shift.

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