B-Line Eaton series Grip Strut five diamond plank, 144" Grating length, 11.75" Grating width, Steel, 2" Channel size, Mill-galvanized, Grip Strut, 10

Yes. The five diamond Grip Strut plank is listed as OSHA compliant and is intended for safe, sturdy footing where non-slip walking surface is required, such as catwalks, mezzanines, work platforms and equipment access ways.

The plank is 10 gauge steel with a mill-galvanized finish, which is the standard coating for general industrial and sheltered outdoor use. In continuously wet, coastal or chemical wash-down environments, specify a hot-dip galvanized or stainless plank instead, since mill-galvanized edges are cut after coating.

The diamond count describes how many rows of pierced, raised diamond openings run across the width of the plank. This one is a five diamond plank at 11.75 inches wide, which covers more area per piece than narrower two or three diamond planks. Use fewer wide planks for open platform decking; use narrow planks where you need to fit around equipment, at stair treads, or on tight ladder cage landings.

The plank is formed with 2 inch deep turned-down side channels, which is also the overall product height. That channel gives the plank its stiffness over the span and gives you a flat leg to clamp or bolt to your supporting steel. Plan support spacing on the channel depth and your live load, and order hold-down clips or saddle clips separately since fasteners are not part of the plank.

Yes, the 10 gauge steel plank can be field cut to length from its 144 inch stock length. Because the finish is mill-galvanized, the cut end is left bare steel, so touch it up with a cold galvanizing compound if the walkway sees any moisture.