Access Hatches are formed from Galvanized Mild Steel Plate as standard. They are designed to sit in a preformed recess, making our Hatch flush with the floor surface. The hinged, self-locking grid provides an extended handhold for safe ladder decent when in the open position, which can be used during emergency. The grid also acts as a physical barrier to prevent accidental lid closure when open. The Covers are spring loaded and can be opened from inside as well as outside and can be latched.