B-Line Eaton series Grip Strut five diamond plank, 120" Grating length, 11.75" Grating width, Steel, 1.5" Channel size, Plain, Grip Strut, 12 gauge

Yes. The Eaton B-Line Grip Strut five diamond plank is listed as OSHA compliant, and it is made for safe, sturdy footing where non-slip walking surface is required. That is the reason it gets specified for elevated platforms, catwalks, mezzanine walkways and equipment access decks rather than plain sheet or bar grating.

The 51512 10 BL is steel with a plain finish, meaning bare uncoated steel with no galvanizing or paint applied. Indoors and in dry areas it goes in as-is. Outdoors, in wash-down areas, or anywhere exposed to moisture, it needs to be primed and painted after cutting and installation, or you should specify a galvanized version of the plank instead.

12 gauge is the thickness of the steel the plank is formed from, and it is the heavier end of the range Grip Strut is made in, so it is a walking surface rather than a cover panel. The load a given span will carry depends on how far apart your supports are, so size your support spacing from the manufacturer's load table for a 12 gauge, 1.5 inch channel plank.

Grip Strut is a one-piece formed steel plank with punched, serrated diamond openings that grip the sole of a boot from any direction, so it sheds water, mud and ice and stays non-slip. Bar grating is welded bar stock and carries more load over long spans, but it does not have the serrated traction surface. For maintenance catwalks, ladder platforms and equipment access where footing is the concern, the five diamond plank is the usual pick.

What ships is the plank itself, model 51512 10 BL, a single 10 foot steel section. Hold-down clips, saddle washers, bolts or weld attachment are ordered separately and chosen to suit whether you are fastening to steel beam, angle support, or channel framing. Plan the fastener count off your support spacing before you order.