It is no secret that ladders are one of the most widely used tools in the world.  After all, without them there are a huge range of tasks that we would not be able to undertake.  Practically every profession has or uses a ladder at some point, and the retail world is no exception.  We rely on them to help us with a huge number of tasks, and if you work in retail this is something you will know all too well.  This article will take you through some of the great uses ladders have in retail, as well as the types that are most commonly used.

Most Commonly Used Ladders in Retail

The most frequently used ladders in the retail world are the standard ladder and the step ladder. These two serve great purposes within the walls of any store, although you will find them out back, rather than on the actual shop floor.  Here are the situations they are used in most frequently to make the lives of shop assistants that much easier.

The Stockroom

Usually, the stockroom has shelves that reach the ceiling, and so for health and safety purposes, ladders must be provided for staff.  Of course, while it is a requirement for them to use the ladders many staff will choose to climb the shelving, as it’s more fun and often faster than setting the ladder up.

However, using the ladder frees up your hands to reach the items in question, and also ensures you are safe if anything happens to fall. Usually, a step ladder or standard ladder will be used here depending on the height of the shelves in question.

Posters

Putting up posters in the shop window is a requirement for many retail stores, as they offer new promotions and releases that might interest the customer and draw them into the store. Many of these posters will take up an entire window or create a collage effect, and a ladder is required to reach these high places.

This is for safety, but also to makes things easier for the employee, as they are able to focus on getting the poster display right according to the plans given to them. They can also be used to hang signs up from the ceiling safely and quickly.

On the Floor

Some stores have valuable items on high shelves, behind the tills.  Stores like this will often have a step ladder or small hop-up behind the tills, so that the items can be reached easily if someone wishes to purchase them. This makes things easier and safer for the employee, but also a faster process for the customer, making the use of this ladder mutually beneficial.

To Conclude

Ladders are more useful in the retail world than you may have realised, and it is interesting to see just how frequently they are used. It is something we don’t really notice in our daily lives, but ladders are all around us and ensuring people have safe access to products at all times.