Temporary Scaffold Access Stairway

Scaffold Access Stairway is a versatile access solution for scaffolded sites and elevated work platforms. Designed for rapid installation and safe navigation, it bridges ground and scaffold levels efficiently—supporting personnel access during temporary works or ongoing construction projects.

Lightweight and easy to reposition, it is ideal for fast-paced environments where mobility, compliance, and stability are equally critical. Its compact profile fits well within scaffold configurations without disrupting the work area.

Key Features & Benefits

• Safe, anti-slip treads minimise fall risks during scaffold access in wet or dusty site conditions.
• Galvanised steel construction ensures long-term durability across harsh industrial environments.
• Portable and quick to install with no specialist equipment required—ideal for scaffold teams on the move.
• Integrated handrails offer additional support when ascending or descending scaffold towers.
• Compact frame easily integrates into existing scaffold bays or between decked platforms.

 

Product Information

When scaffolding requires reliable, non-ladder access, this stairway offers a safer and more stable alternative. Unlike ladders, it enables hands-free climbing, reducing fatigue and improving site compliance. The scaffold access stairway can be relocated as works progress, maintaining access without dismantling or rebuilding sections of scaffolding.

It meets the demands of teams operating on new-build housing, commercial refurbishments, industrial scaffolding, and M&E works. Compatible with scaffold towers, mobile access platforms, and temporary site structures, it provides an added layer of safety while improving workflow speed. When paired with scaffold towers or scaffold accessories, it forms part of a complete temporary access solution.

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	Yes - When used with a truss
Trench width (meters)	-	1.17	1.98	2.78	3.60	4.40

 

Popular Uses & Applications

Used across construction, refurbishment, and fit-out projects where scaffold access is required for internal or external works. The stairway allows efficient movement between levels, especially where ladder access isn’t suitable or fails to meet safety expectations.

In commercial fit-outs and housing projects, it enables subcontractors to quickly reach scaffold decks without climbing ladders while carrying tools or materials. The increased tread surface and robust handrails provide stability under load and prevent slips or falls during multi-shift operations.

For scaffold erection and dismantling teams, this stairway simplifies repeated movement between levels, reducing physical strain and increasing efficiency. On complex site setups—such as industrial plant maintenance or external façade works—it offers temporary but stable routes between scaffold tiers and fixed structures.

Ideal for contractors focused on health and safety, the scaffold stairway replaces less stable climbing methods with a clear, secure route, helping you comply with access standards while keeping teams productive.

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.