ADAPTASTEP™
Engineered Modular Access & Navigation Systems
AdaptaStep™ is SafeSmart’s fully modular access system designed to create safe, compliant navigation across complex environments. From crossovers and elevated walkways to mezzanines and custom configurations, AdaptaStep enables teams to bridge obstacles, change direction, and adapt layouts without site-built fabrication or improvised solutions.
Engineered Crossover and Navigation Systems with Endless Configurations
Modular Access Without Limits
Modular System
Interchangeable components create complete access paths tailored to site requirements.
Directional
Engineered to turn, elevate, and bridge across obstacles without custom fabrication.
Scalable Layouts
Expand, modify, or reconfigure as workflows and site conditions evolve.
Compliant Design
Built to meet OSHA and industrial safety standards without improvised solutions.
Installations
Ideal for fixed industrial access where durability and footprint matter.
Comprehensive Crossovers for Industrial Roof Access
Industrial rooftops demand reliable routes across equipment, elevation changes, and restricted zones. AdaptaStep™ creates a standardized navigation system that keeps teams moving safely without relying on ladders, improvised crossovers, or site-built platforms.
- Continuous routes across pipe racks, conduit, and rooftop obstructions
- Repeatable crossovers where maintenance paths are used daily
- Direction changes and elevation shifts without custom fabrication
- Upgrades and expansions as equipment layouts evolve over time
- Compliant access paths that reduce risk and simplify inspections
AdaptaStep delivers engineered rooftop navigation that connects every route with clean, modular crossover access.
Modular Walkways, Catwalks, And Mezzanine Connections
Facilities and infrastructure projects often require elevated access that ties into existing structures. AdaptaStep™ integrates seamlessly to create engineered walkways, catwalks, mezzanines, and platforms—without disrupting operations or forcing custom steelwork.
- Connecting mezzanines, platforms, and work areas with safe travel paths
- Spanning equipment lines, conveyors, and process flow constraints
- Creating elevated walkways with clean handrail integration
- Modifying layouts as access requirements expand or relocate
- Delivering compliant access while minimizing footprint and downtime
AdaptaStep provides modular infrastructure access that installs cleanly and integrates into complex environments by design.
Real-World AdaptaStep™ Examples
Crossovers
AdaptaStep™ creates engineered crossovers that safely bridge conveyors, piping, and equipment while delivering compliant passage.
Elevation Changes
AdaptaStep™ provides modular stair systems that connect grade, mezzanines, and elevated work areas while maintaining compliant.
Catwalks
AdaptaStep™ forms elevated catwalk systems that support safe navigation alongside equipment lines and complex industrial pathways.
Platforms
AdaptaStep™ delivers stable access platforms designed for inspection, service, and operational work in elevated environments.
Infrastructure
AdaptaStep™ integrates into complex infrastructure environments to create safe maintenance walkways around critical equipment and utilities.
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Model Range & Height Capabilities
AdaptaStep modules are specified in standard widths and height increments to streamline layout planning and enable repeatable builds across rooftops, platforms, and industrial environments.
| Module Type | Tread Width | Vertical Height Range |
|---|---|---|
| 90 Degree Vertical Ladder Module | 36 inch / 48 inch | From 24 inch to 144 inch in 12 inch increments |
| 70 Degree Vertical Ladder Module | 36 inch / 48 inch | From 24 inch to 144 inch in 12 inch increments |
| 45 Degree Stair Module | 36 inch / 48 inch | From 19 inch to 95 inch in 9.5 inch increments |
45 Degree Stair Module
- 9.5 inch tread length and 9.5 inch rise between steps
- Ribbed and perforated steps for traction and drainage
- Handrails bolt directly to the sides of the stair
- Available in 1 to 9 step configurations
70 Degree Ladder Stair Module
- Typical 12 inch step height with a 70 degree gradient
- Includes two handrails that bolt to the ladder sides
- Two standard widths: 3 ft and 4 ft
- Available in 1 to 15 rung configurations
90 Degree Vertical Ladder Module
- Typical 12 inch rung spacing for predictable climbing
- Includes two handrails that bolt to the ladder sides
- Two standard widths: 3 ft and 4 ft
- Available in 1 to 11 rung configurations
Build Your Own
AdaptaStep Crossover
Design your own crossover configuration in minutes. Our AdaptaStep™ Configurator allows you to select tread widths, elevations, angles, and landing layouts to match your exact rooftop or facility requirements.
Configure your system, visualize the layout, and generate a solution built for real-world conditions.
Proven Across Industries and Applications
AdaptaStep™ has been implemented across a wide range of industries and environments, delivering engineered horizontal and transitional access where layouts are complex and site conditions vary. Designed as a fully modular navigation system, AdaptaStep™ can be configured for rooftop crossovers, integrated mezzanines, infrastructure walkways, and comprehensive industrial access routes.
It is routinely used in commercial construction, industrial facilities, energy and utility projects, transportation hubs, aviation environments, and maintenance-intensive operations requiring compliant, adaptable pathways across equipment and elevation changes.
This widespread adoption reflects the system’s core strength: the ability to create structured, scalable access wherever safe navigation is required—regardless of industry, footprint, or facility constraints.
Precision Over Pre-Made
AdaptaStep is not a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s engineered to adapt to the unique demands of each jobsite. With a fully modular design and precise 4-inch adjustability, every system is configured to match site-specific requirements, terrain, and clearances.
No two setups are identical. Whether spanning complex rooftops, uneven ground, or irregular layouts, AdaptaStep conforms to your environment with accuracy and confidence. Our team works closely with clients to ensure every solution fits right the first time—without compromise.
This site-specific flexibility ensures safety, efficiency, and long-term performance across industries and applications nationwide.
Built for Endless Expansion
AdaptaStep is built for total modularity—designed to adapt to any length, height, or layout without custom fabrication. The system uses high-strength aluminum extrusions that nest together in 4-inch increments, enabling precise, tool-light expansion in any direction.
Each platform can be joined in-line to create uninterrupted walkways or catwalks, with single-span runs reaching up to 20 feet. The nested connection system ensures seamless alignment and structural integrity, even over long distances or uneven surfaces.
Whether you’re crossing rooftops, connecting structures, or building out a custom access path, AdaptaStep expands with your needs—delivering strength, flexibility, and ease of configuration on any site.
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Our team works with project stakeholders to evaluate access challenges and help identify the safest, most effective solution for your site. Whether you’re planning ahead or working through active conditions, we’re here to support the process.
Talk to a Specialist →- Speak directly with an access specialist
- Guidance tailored to your site and requirements
- Support across systems and configurations
- Help navigating complex applications
