(Re)building A Non-Slip Staircase For Employee Safety
The Challenge
A leading food processing facility approached Ramco Solutions with a serious safety and maintenance concern: an aging steel staircase in a high-traffic area of their plant had lost its traction. Originally built from painted carbon steel, the stairs had begun to corrode and the slip resistant painted surface had worn smooth, creating a significant slip hazard for employees working in a wet and fast-paced environment.
The client sought a solution that would:
Eliminate the risk of slips and falls
Be completely stainless to meet food-grade sanitation standards
Resist corrosion in a constantly cleaned and washed-down environment
Withstand heavy foot traffic over time without degrading
The Solution: Ramcoat-Coated Stainless Steel Staircase
Ramco Solutions provided a complete turnkey solution tailored to meet all of the client's requirements:
Custom Staircase Design
We designed a brand-new set of stairs using 304-grade stainless steel, known for its superior corrosion resistance in wet and sanitary environments. The structural framework, stair treads, and landings were engineered for long-term durability.Robust Fabrication
Using 3/16” and 1/4” stainless steel plate, we fabricated the staircase in-house to ensure quality control, fit, and strength. Each tread and landing was cut and formed to match the facility’s existing dimensions and specifications.Slip-Resistant Ramcoat Application
Once fabricated, we applied Ramcoat, our proprietary slip-resistant industrial coating, to each stair tread and landing. Ramcoat provides a high-traction, textured surface that remains effective even when wet, greasy, or exposed to cleaning chemicals.Installation
Our team handled the full installation process, ensuring minimal disruption to plant operations. The final installation was seamless, sanitary, and immediately usable.
The Results
✅ Improved Safety: The coated treads provided immediate and noticeable traction, significantly reducing the risk of slip incidents.
✅ Sanitation-Compliant: The all-stainless construction meets stringent food safety and washdown requirements.
✅ Long-Term Durability: With no paint to peel or rust to form, the stairs are built to last with minimal maintenance.
✅ Operational Efficiency: The installation process was completed efficiently, and employees quickly adapted to the improved safety and functionality.
Conclusion
By replacing a deteriorating painted steel staircase with a fully stainless, Ramcoat-coated solution, Ramco Solutions delivered a safer, longer-lasting, and hygienic upgrade for this food processing facility.
The client now benefits from a maintenance-free solution that enhances both worker safety and operational reliability.
Ramcoat continues to prove itself as the go-to industrial coating for environments where traction, durability, and sanitation are non-negotiable.
