When your operations need a safe and reliable way to load trucks, railcars, and trailers, Northern Platforms is here to help! Our extensive inventory of safe access solutions and fall protection can ensure that your operations are safe for your workers and compliant with local health and safety standards. With decades of experience, Northern Platforms is here to assist you with your safe access solutions needs. Below we’ll take a closer look at two truck loading platforms from SafeRack. Keep reading to find out more!
Defining Truck Loading Platforms
Truck loading platforms, sometimes called truck loading racks or access platforms, are vital pieces of safe access equipment. In their most basic form, truck loading platforms are a platform with a ladder or staircase-like structure that enables your staff to safely and quickly reach the tops of trucks and trailers. While many operations will use scaffolding instead of truck loading platforms, that option isn’t as safe or cost-effective. At Northern Platforms, we recommend using a truck loading platform with a SafeRack SAS gangway or a SafeRack MAUI. Ensuring the safety of your employees is a top priority for your operations. The team at Northern Platforms is here to help you determine the optimal truck-loading platform for your applications.
Comparing SafeRack’s SAS and MAUI
Northern Platforms is Western Canada’s premier distributor of SafeRack equipment and products. We are proud to partner with trusted manufacturers like SafeRack to ensure that our customers can access industry-leading safe access solutions. When your operations need reliable, high-quality, safe access solutions, SafeRack’s SAS gangway and MAUI are built to perform! SafeRack is an industry leader in safety, quality, and performance. Both the SAS gangway and MAUI truck loading platforms offer unbeatable performance and add value to your operations. Below we’ll compare these two units.
About the SAS Gangway
The SAS (Self-Adjusting Star) from SafeRack is an excellent truck loading platform gangway for operations that work with trucks and trailers that vary in size. This truck loading platform is self-levelling and articulating, so the SAS can adjust to fit regardless of the truck or trailer height you’re working with. That also means you don’t have to worry about dismantling and reassembling the SAS every time you load a new truck. The SAS also has a positive lifting and lowering system (spring counterbalance) to ensure the safety of your operators and drivers while the truck loading platform is in operation. Also, the SAS gangway has a reduced number of weld points compared to other products. Hence, its operational life is significantly longer. Finally, the SAS gangway can be retrofitted to be a perfect replacement for your old truck loading platforms. Overall the SafeRack SAS gangway brings excellent safety, performance and value to your business.
About the MAUI
In comparison, the SafeRack MAUI (mobile access unit portable platform) is created to prioritize portability and durability. The MAUI is a robust truck loading platform with a 500-pound load capacity. In addition, the MAUI is constructed from weather-resistant, heavy-duty aluminum. It features no-flat tires so that it can withstand in-house or field operations. Similarly to the SAS gangway, the MAUI has a telescoping ladder so that it can accommodate a variety of truck and trailer heights from 10′ to 14′. If you’re looking for a rugged truck loading platform that can stand up to tough jobs, the SafeRack MAUI is your best choice!
Your Source for Safe Access Solutions!
Northern Platforms is proud to be a Canadian family-owned and operated business that provides a range of industries with high-quality, safe access solutions and fall protection. With decades of experience under our belts, the team at Northern Platforms can assist you in determining the best access solutions for your operations so that you can remain OSHA and OH&S compliant. In addition to our comprehensive inventory, Northern Platforms also offers turnkey installation services, maintenance support, and more! Ready to learn more about our range of truck loading platforms? Contact Northern Platforms today!
Are you looking to improve your current railcar fall protection strategy? Are you unsure what equipment would be best suited for your operations? Northern Platforms is here to help! With decades of experience, our team has the knowledge and skills to determine the best railcar fall protection system for your unique worksite. As Western Canada’s premier distributor of SafeRack, YellowGate and more, Northern Platforms can ensure your site is safe and compliant with OHSA and OH&S standards. Next, we’ll discuss further railcar fall protection and some of the solutions that we offer! Continue reading to learn more.
Factors that Influence Your Fall Protection
Regardless of your industry, fall protection is critical for keeping your staff safe and remaining compliant with OSHA and OH&S standards. Regarding railcars, numerous things can influence how your fall protection strategy should be implemented. Likely you are already aware that railcars range in length, height, and crash box sizes. These factors must be considered when planning your fall protection strategy. In addition, the load carried by the railcars you’re working with may also influence your fall protection. For instance, transporting Hydrogen as ammonia in railcars requires particular handling standards to transport it safely; your fall protection system must be aware of that. The team at Northern Platforms is here to help you with your railcar fall protection! Our experts can check out your site and discuss your protection to help determine the optimal fall protection system and safe access solutions you need to keep your staff safe and have your operations remain compliant with safety regulations.
Options for Your Railcar Fall Protection
As mentioned previously, several factors influence the nature of your railcar fall protection. With those factors in mind, utilizing high-quality, innovative equipment is essential to make your operation safe and accessible. In addition, to secure access solutions like loading racks and platforms, Northern Platforms also offers several options for access equipment that can improve your fall protection strategy. Some options include the following:
Safety cages and access gangways
Complete fall protection solutions
Dry disconnect fittings
Spill containment solutions
Tracking gangway systems
Operator buildings
Safety showers
Loading arms
Railyard safety equipment such as flags, wheel chocks, and more!
Regardless of your current railcar protection system, Northern Platforms is here to ensure that your site is safe and compliant with local safety regulations. Our team can map out the best railcar fall protection plan for your operations and provide you with the necessary high-quality and reliable equipment.
Your Source for Fall Protection and More!
Northern Platforms has been a leading provider of YellowGate, SafeRack, ErectaStep and more for over two decades! We are a family-owned and operated company that strives to provide our customers with the best access and safety solutions. No matter what industry you’re working in or what your railcars are transporting, Northern Platforms is sure to have the railcar fall protection equipment you need! Ready to learn more about our offering of fall protection or our other safe access solutions? Contact us today!
Industrial catwalks are used across various industries to improve a worksite’s layout, safety, and worker productivity. They provide elevated access for workers and equipment around hazardous zones and difficult areas. When it comes to installing a catwalk system, you want a structure that is built to last and OHSA and OH&S compliant. Fortunately, Northern Platforms has you covered with our range of ErectaStep catwalk platforms.
Keeping your workers and facility safe and compliant should be a top priority for your operations. Northern Platforms’ team of experts can assist you in determining the optimal safe access and loading solutions for your unique needs, facility, and industry. Below we’ll cover some of the benefits of using ErectaStep’s modular catwalk platforms and how Northern Platforms can make installation straightforward! Continue reading to find out more.
Customize as You See Fit
Regardless of the industry you’re working in, modular catwalk platforms from ErectaStep can enhance the safety of your site or facility. Since ErectaStep has a modular design, you can customize these catwalk platforms to your particular needs and workspaces. This makes the platforms incredibly versatile and easy to install. That means no matter what hazards or obstacles you’re looking to be able to navigate around safely, ErectaStep can step up to the challenge!
Quality You Can Count On
As an industry leader in the safe access and loading solutions sector, ErectaStep is a well-known and reliable brand providing clients with the modular products they need. ErectaStep’s pre-engineered and pre-manufactured catwalk kits are built with robotic welding machines using the latest laser-cutting technology and patent pending designs. With technology and innovation, ErectaStep is the superior choice for performance and OHSA and OH&S compliance. For over twenty years, ErectaStep products have made worksites and facilities safer. Northern Platforms is proud to partner with reliable and high-quality brands like ErectaStep, SafeRack, YellowGate and more.
Based in Leduc, Alberta, Northern Platforms has been Western Canada’s preferred access and loading solutions distributor. Our inventory features popular brands like ErectaStep, SafeRack, RollaStep, and so much more! In addition to our extensive inventory of access solutions, we also provide our clients with incredible services like preventative maintenance, installations, and turnkey services. So if you’re looking for a safe and convenient way to navigate your warehouse or facility, Northern Platforms is here to help. Contact our team today to learn more about our industrial catwalk platforms and services!
Every year numerous worksites and facilities across Canada experience significant safety risks and accidents due to a lack of spill prevention systems and safety training. It’s not worth risking your employees’ health and having costly fines looming over your business’s head. Instead, consider a spill containment solution from Northern Platforms in Leduc, Alberta. Our team understands your operations’ many challenges regarding spill prevention and safe access solutions. Our team can assist you in determining the best possible safety solutions for your facility. Below we’ll discuss how preventing spills is the first step of your spill containment system, along with some of the different spill containment solutions available from Northern Platforms. Keep reading to find out more!
Prevention is a Priority
The first step in implementing a spill containment plan is ensuring liquid storage best practices are followed in your facility. Your business should utilize containment equipment to prevent accidental spills after leaks, cracks, or fissures occur in the original container. Your business’s maintenance personnel should regularly inspect containers and safety equipment to ensure they’re in good working order. Any issues discovered should be reported and logged to make the necessary repairs. When conducting a spill containment inspection, your crew should be on the lookout for the following:
Drip Marks, Pooling, or Puddling
Any leaks or holes at connection points
Corrosion or Degradation
Slow drips or tracking paths
Any other signs of equipment failure or malfunction
Your facility and employees need to have a spill prevention procedure in place. Implementing spill containment systems, safety protocols, and maintenance investigations are a few key ways you can keep your employees and worksite safe. At Northern Platforms, our team can assist you in selecting the optimal spill containment system for your site.
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
If your main form of containment fails, having a secondary containment system in place is your next line of defense against accidental spills. In the event of an undetected leak, drip, or spill, secondary spill containment will help stop the spread of the fluid. Using both active and passive spill containment methods is the best way to ensure your facility and workers are protected. Below are some examples of active and passive spill containment solutions.
Active Spill Containment:
Drain Covers
Spill Kits
IBC containment
Drum containment
Temporary Berms or Containment Walls
Railcar track pans
Passive Spill Containment:
Pre-placed Absorbent Mats, Pads, and Socks
Drip Pans or Buckets
Spill Diversions or Underground Storage
Absorbent Safety Floor Mats
Active spill containment requires your staff to place the safety equipment during a spill or leak. Meanwhile, passive spill containment is placed around the tank or container before a spill occurs. At Northern Platforms, we carry a wide range of UltraTech Spill Containment Solutions available to ensure that your workers and facility are safe and compliant with OH&S and OHSA standards. By implementing a reliable spill containment system from a trusted brand like UltraTech, you can ensure the safety of your site.
UltraTech Spill Containment Solutions at Northern Platforms
To have a safe working environment, you need spill containment, secure access, and fall protection solutions from a reputable company like Northern Platforms. As Western Canada’s leading provider of spill containment solutions, Northern Platforms is proud to offer a wide range of products and services to ensure that your workplace is safe. We partner with industry leaders like UltraTech, RollaStep, YellowGate and more to bring you the best solutions you can customize to your operations. Are you ready to learn more about Northern Platforms’ massive inventory of UltraTech Spill Containment Solutions? Contact us today to find out more!
Does your business work in retail fulfillment, aerospace, oil & gas, rail, or the trucking industry? Is your facility facing challenges regarding accessibility and fall protection? Regardless of the various sectors your business operates in Northern Platforms has the safe access and loading solutions you need to keep your employees safe. Access solutions like rolling work platforms can provide your business various benefits, including maintaining safety standards and compliance with OH&S or OHSA regulations.
Rolling stairs from Northern Platforms can allow your staff to reach greater heights while simultaneously reducing fall risks. As Western Canada’s premier distributor of RollaStep products, Northern Platforms is proud to provide businesses with the rolling work platforms they require. Below we’ll discuss why you should choose RollaStep rolling work platforms from Northern Platforms and the various support services Northern Platforms provides our customers. Keep reading to find out more!
Why RollaStep is Your Best Choice
Suppose your loading and unloading operations face challenges with height and hard-to-reach areas and putting in a permanent solution isn’t an option. In that case, Northern Platforms has a range of RollaStep products that can be your safe access solution. RollaStep has decades of quality and performance, bolstering its brand’s reputation and products. Their products are used across various industries as they are a safe, efficient and well-made option for many customers. Northern Platforms is proud to partner with RollaStep to provide our customers with access to solutions that are industry leaders concerning design and innovation. RollaStep’s prefabricated access products are dependable, customizable, and provide businesses like yours with an exceptional return on investment. Included in their product range and available at Northern Platforms are the following products:
Portable Ladders
Adjustable and Rolling Stairs
Mobile Work Platforms
Swing Gates and Accessories
And more!
If your operation would benefit from any of the above products, our team at Northern Platforms is here to help! We can assist you in determining the optimal rolling work platforms for your operations. Then provide additional information and services to keep your work flowing smoothly. Make safety a priority with RollaStep work platforms from Northern Platforms!
Rolling Work Platform Solutions and More at Northern Platforms
Since 2002, Northern Platforms has been one of Western Canada’s leading suppliers of rolling work platforms, stairs, catwalks, and more. Our company is family-owned and operated out of Leduc, Alberta. We’re highly experienced in the field of safe access and loading solutions. Our team strives to provide our customers with unbeatable customer service and support like preventative maintenance, installation, and turnkey services. In addition to our wide range of products from trusted brands like RollaStep, ErectaStep, OPW, and more, we are committed to providing quality safety products and services you can count on. Our commitment to safety runs deep. Let our family ensure your employees and worksite are given the safety tools and equipment they need to get the job done right.
