Industrial facilities often require workers to navigate standard and wide-span openings at ladder openings, loading docks, mezzanine platforms, high-traffic corridors, and more. In these areas, comprehensive fall protection is absolutely crucial. If you’re looking to protect openings at your facility, Northern Platforms has you covered! OSHA/OH&S-certified industrial swing gates are available in numerous models and sizes. Below, we’ll discuss standard and XL industrial swing gate systems available in our warehouse now. Keep reading to find out which system best suits your facility!

Standard Industrial Swing Gates

One of the best-selling products at Northern Platforms, industrial swing gates are a worthwhile addition to facilities, no matter the industry. This product helps protect your workers from fall hazards, including doorways, equipment passages, ladder openings, and more. With a broad field‑adjustment range and universal mounting hardware, these safety swing gates fit most standard openings and can be configured to swing left or right to match traffic flow. Additional features include a self‑closing design, high‑visibility finishes, and corrosion‑resistant construction.

Interested in learning more about safety swing gates? Read more on our blog or download our data sheet: YellowGate Industrial Swing Gate Brochure

Case Study: Safety Swing Gates & Alberta Oil and Gas Operations 

Safety swing gates are an easy and efficient addition to all industrial worksites. For example, an Alberta oil and gas facility partnered with Northern Platforms to scale fall protection and access control using YellowGate safety swing gates across their site. This project covered roughly 60 openings spanning loading areas, equipment access points, and material transfer zones, demanding a fast‑install, width‑flexible solution that met OSHA/OH&S requirements. By using YellowGate’s standard safety swing gates, Northern Platforms was able to address every opening with a single solution featuring:

• Universal mounting to pipe, tube, or other areas.
• Left or right swing direction, depending on the situation.
• Field adjustability for openings of various sizes.
• Complete turnkey delivery from site assessment to supply to installation.

The outcome was simple: dependable fall protection and safer daily operations, without costly custom fabrication or prolonged shutdowns. You can find more information about this project on the YellowGate website or by contacting Northern Platforms.

Need help mapping openings and selecting the right gate? Northern Platforms can assess your site and deliver a compliant, easy‑to‑install swing gate system that scales with your facility.

XL Barrier Gates

Looking for an industrial swing gate for larger openings? The YellowGate XL barrier gate might be right for you. Specifically designed for wide-span areas, this product can be used for loading dock fall protection, traffic control on railyards, and more. Key features of this product include:

• Adjustable range: Built to accommodate gaps between 6’ [1829mm] to 12’ [3658mm].
• Easy to install design: With no opposite side receiver required, you can reduce installation times and keep your facility clean.
• Lightweight: With adjustable tension springs, you can fine-tune your gate for easy lifting and lowering.
• Durable construction: Powder-coated aluminum makes this gate suitable for both external and internal applications.
• OH&S compliant: If you are using this product for fall protection purposes, the YellowGate XL meets relevant regulations.
• Optional add-ons: Add electrical power assist to your barrier gate if needed.

As a proud Western Canadian YellowGate supplier, Northern Platforms has YellowGate XL barrier gates in stock and ready to ship now! With just one SKU, you can easily and quickly protect multiple openings in your facility. Contact us today for more information about this product or to place your order now. 

Safety Swing Gates: Available from Northern Platforms Now

Since 2007, Northern Platforms has been Western Canada’s premier distributor of safe access and fall protection solutions. We are pleased to partner with numerous industry-leading manufacturers, including YellowGate, SafeRack, ErectaStep, and more! In addition to our expansive inventory, we offer several turnkey solutions, including preventative maintenance support and equipment installation services. If you’d like to learn more about our industrial swing gate options, contact Northern Platforms today!