Folding telescopic steps solve a specific problem: you need a proper working platform at height, but you don't have the floor space to leave full-size mobile steps standing all day. The Climb-It® folding telescopic range from GPC Industries folds flat for storage against a wall or in a cupboard, then opens out to give a stable, full-height platform step in seconds. If you've been searching for Sherpascopic steps — the telescopic step name many buyers know — this range does the same job: a folding, telescopic platform step that stores flat between uses.
These aren't domestic stepladders. The folding telescopic large platform steps are certified to EN 131 Professional, with a non-slip aluminium platform (510 x 560mm) with kick board and 100mm-wide non-slip treads. The safety-gate version adds a fully enclosed platform with spring gates, so the operator is guarded on all sides while working — the configuration many warehouse risk assessments now expect for repeated picking or maintenance work at height.
Choosing folding telescopic steps
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Platform height — match the step to your working height rather than over-buying: you should stand on the platform, not the top treads.
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Gated or open platform — spring-gated, fully enclosed platforms suit frequent use and busier areas; open versions suit occasional access.
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Storage space — the folded depth is the point of this range: check the folded footprint against the space you have.
Under the Work at Height Regulations, steps must be suitable for the task and maintained — folding mechanisms and tread surfaces should be part of routine PUWER inspections.
Need something permanently positioned instead? See the full access platforms & steps range, or read our guide to choosing warehouse steps.
