Have you noticed your staff making risky moves to navigate your facility better? If so, it’s vital that you seek out the proper safe access solutions to protect your staff, equipment, and facility. At Northern Platforms, our team can assist you in determining the safest possible access solutions for your operations. Often the answer may be as simple as utilizing a crossover stair in a strategic location. Below we’ll discuss more regarding crossover stairs from Northern Platforms. Continue reading to learn more!
Why Use Crossover Stairs?
Crossover stairs, commonly referred to as crossover ladders, platforms, or bridges, are designed to provide staff with a safe and direct path across obstacles or hazards in your facility. These stairs and platforms can come in various configurations and materials to best fit your particular applications.
At Northern Platforms, our team can assist you in determining the best possible configuration for your facility and workers. It’s simply human nature to take the most straightforward course of action, even if that means putting yourself in danger’s way. However, you can prevent accidents with industrial crossover stairs from SafeRack and ErectaStep. These crossover stairs feature a lightweight and innovative design that you can customize to your specific facility and needs. Next, we’ll take a deeper look at ErectaStep crossover stairs and their modular design.
Get a Custom Fit with ErectaStep!
Crossover stairs from SafeRack’s ErectaStep line are incredibly versatile and customizable. Regardless of your application’s height or length clearance requirements, you can bolt these access platforms together without and special tools or equipment. They can provide up to 9′ span without a tower support, giving you plenty of space to navigate. If your worksite requires more space to clear large obstructions or longer distances, ErectaStep is up for the challenge! Bolt four or more platforms with the necessary tower support on each end of your crossover stairs and take a safe and secure step across. In addition to the customizability of ErectaStep crossover stairs, there are several other benefits. The additional benefits of crossover stairs are as follows:
More Affordable– the modular design means engineering costs are essentially eliminated.
OSHA and OH&S Compliant– ErectaStep crossover stairs are built to comply with OHSA and OH&S safety standards regardless of their assembled configuration.
3D Mapping Available– our team at Northern Platforms can digitally map your crossover stairs before you purchase. So you know precisely what to expect and how everything will assemble.
Built to Last– the crossover stairs from ErectaStep are innovatively designed with heavy-duty aluminum, which reduces the number of weld points and strengthens the overall system.
At Northern Platforms, our crossover stairs and platforms can provide your crew with safe passage around hazards, obstructions, and other challenging zones in your facility. ErectaStep’s five modular components can significantly add to your facility due to their incredibly versatile nature and configurations. So if you’re looking to create a better workflow, navigation-ability, and safety conditions, consider ErectaStep crossover stairs from Northern Platforms.
Access Solutions at Your Fingertips
Warehouses, industrial plant sites, manufacturing facilities & more can experience incredible safety and productivity benefits by utilizing crossover stairs from Northern Platforms. In addition to our line of crossover platforms, we offer a range of other access solutions like swing gates, rolling steps, loading arms, and so much more. Contact Northern Platforms today to check out our range of crossover stairs from SafeRack and ErectaStep.
We look forward to partnering with you to increase your facility’s safety, accessibility, and productivity!
A safe and secure truck loading platform is vital for your operation. If your current truck loading system fails to keep up with changing safety standards or is inefficient for your business, now is the time to consider updating your truck access platform system. At Northern Platforms, we are the premier distributor of SafeRack truck access platforms and other access solutions. Our truck access platforms offer a range of benefits to businesses just like yours. Next, we’ll discuss the Self-Adjusting Stair Gangway System from SafeRack, and how Northern Platforms can support your operations. Continue reading to find out more!
Truck Access Platforms From SafeRack
SafeRack has a reputation for incredible performance and high-quality truck access platforms. The SafeRack, Self-Adjusting Stair Gangway System is an industry leader in truck access platforms. It’s been designed to integrate with various truck sizes and models seamlessly. The SAS Gangway is available in three materials: aluminum, galvanized steel, or stainless steel to better suit your applications. With a wide working range and a unibody design, the SAS Gangway has a reduced number of weld points, decreasing the risk of equipment failures. Northern Platforms’ SafeRack SAS Gangway system is simple to use, built to last and can be retrofitted to your current truck access platform needs. So if you’re looking for a reliable, safe, and high-quality truck access platform that is versatile enough for your many applications, the Self-Adjusting Stair Gangway System is your best option.
Support When You Need It
At Northern Platforms, our access and loading solution experts can assist you with determining the best truck access platform system for your application. Our team can visit your worksite to understand your facility’s truck access needs better. We use a custom configuration tool to show detailed drawings of our recommended solutions. In addition to our modelling tool, Northern Platforms also offers a range of supportive services, like preventative maintenance, turnkey services, installation and more! At Northern Platforms, we operate on a simple philosophy that our primary task is to guarantee that each of our customers is 100% satisfied with the products and services they’ve received. Our team is here to help make your facility safe and accessible before your project begins and long after your equipment has been installed.
Your Preferred Distributor
Northern Platforms is Western Canada’s premier distributor of SafeRack products. As a family-owned and operated company based out of Leduc, Alberta, we are proud to provide our customers with exceptional quality and durable products from SafeRack, ErectaStep, YellowGate and other trusted brands. Since 2002, Northern Platforms has partnered with industry-leading manufacturers to ensure that customers like you have the truck or rail loading systems they need with the quality they can trust. With a dedication to safety and performance, Northern Platforms’ extensive inventory of safe access and loading solutions is sure to be a valuable investment for your operations. If you’re interested in learning more about truck access platforms from Northern Platforms, contact our team today!
Is your warehouse or industrial manufacturing facility set up for success? Industrial catwalks from Northern Platforms can increase the safety and accessibility of your worksite. Our line of ErectaStep access platforms can dramatically improve safety and productivity on your worksite. They allow your employees a better navigational path across your site in a safe manner. Below we’ll cover a more in-depth look at what industrial catwalks are, some safety tips for using catwalks, and how Northern Platforms can assist you with a range of services. Continue reading to find out more!
What are Industrial Catwalks?
If you operate in the construction or industrial manufacturing industries, you’re likely already aware of industrial catwalks. However, even those who work within those industries often confuse catwalks and scaffolding. While both are structural safety equipment that you can use indoors or outdoors, there are a few key differences between them.
An industrial catwalk is a permanent structure primarily used as a walkway for observations or navigation throughout a site. A scaffold is a temporary structure used primarily for stationary work like painting or repairs. Many operations rent scaffolding as a short-term measure to increase safety, productivity, and accessibility. While renting scaffolding can work great in the interim, those rental costs stack up over time. Industrial catwalks are a better and more affordable long-term solution for safe access and navigation as they’re built to last.
At Northern Platforms, our team can assist you in mapping out a catwalk plan for your warehouse or manufacturing facility. We can even show you our demo trailer to see our line of industrial catwalks from ErectaStep for yourself. Once our team has assisted you in determining your operation’s preferred catwalk layout, there are a few safety tips your employees should be aware of.
Advice from the Safe Access Experts
At Northern Platforms, we take safety and accessibility very seriously. Regarding industrial catwalks, there are a few safety tips your crew should be aware of to ensure the highest level of protection while working on your catwalks. The following are a few pieces of advice your operations should follow when using industrial catwalks:
Only trained and authorized personnel should have access to work or navigate your catwalks.
Before staff are authorized to access the catwalks, they should be appropriately trained in fall protection and provided adequate safety gear. This is especially important if your catwalk has areas with low clearance, as personnel should be wearing a hard hat to prevent accidental head injuries.
All tools should be securely attached to your person when walking on the catwalk. That way, you can prevent anything from falling and causing an accident or injury to someone below.
Suppose specific tasks require your staff to lean over or through the catwalk. In that case, your operations should use guardrails and fall protection equipment to ensure safety.
Avoid using planks, bars, ladders, or other equipment to increase your height while on catwalks.
Do not leave loose parts or equipment unattended on the catwalk when not in use, as items could fall and cause injury to someone below.
Regularly inspect your catwalks to ensure all their connections are secure, closed, and locked and that the catwalk is still in safe working order.
Northern Platforms is proud to offer inspection and preventative maintenance services to guarantee that all of your safe access solutions are, in fact, safe! After your equipment is inspected, our team will provide you with a detailed report, including how we can address any issues we discover. No matter the necessary frequency of your inspections, Northern Platforms is here to help ensure your worksite is safe and accessible for your crew.
Your Canadian Choice for Industrial Catwalks
Since 2002, Northern Platforms has been Western Canada’s premier choice for safe access solutions. With a range of gangways, work platforms, loading arms, and more, our team has provided businesses and industries with the access solutions they need to keep their workers and site safe. Based in Leduc, Alberta, Northern Platforms is proud to be a family-owned and operated business offering additional services like turnkey installations. So from our family to yours, make safety a top priority and partner with Northern Platforms today! Contact our team to learn more about industrial catwalks and our range of additional services.
Does your business work with railcars or tanker trucks that vary in size? Do you require a mobile access unit that is versatile enough to keep up with your operations? If so, Northern Platforms has the mobile access platforms you need to have a safe and accessible operation. As a leading distributor of SafeRack products in Western Canada, Northern Platforms is proud to provide our customers with secure access solutions that are reliable and high-quality, like the SafeRack MAUI. Below we’ll highlight the SafeRack MAUI mobile access platform unit and some of its benefits. Keep reading to learn more about this stunning mobile access unit.
Mobility and Convenience in One
If you’re looking for a mobile access platform that’s well built and maneuverable, SafeRack’s MAUI mobile loading platform is your best choice! This mobile access platform is a safe and dependable truck access solution designed with portability. This rolling platform is incredibly stable and built with a rugged base and durable materials. It requires minimal maintenance, saving you time and money in the long run. In addition, the MAUI has a telescoping ladder that extends to fit a range of truck and railcar heights and applications across your worksite. At Northern Platforms, the SafeRack MAUI mobile access platform is a top performer and for a good reason! With versatility and mobility in mind, the MAUI will bring many benefits to your facility.
A Range of Applications
Since SafeRack’s MAUI mobile access unity is so versatile, you can use it across a range of applications in your workplace. The large handrails provide your employees with comfortable and worry-free access to elevated heights and work surfaces. At the same time, the no-flat tires allow the mobile access platform the ability to navigate across rough ground or snow without fear of popping a tire. The MAUI is available in two adjustable sizes (10-14 ft or 12-16 ft), which makes the unit better suited for facilities that work on or around varying railcar and tanker truck sizes. In addition to the adjustable heights, the MAUI is available with a custom-fitted safety cage and as a perpendicular or parallel access unit, depending on your required maneuverability. This mobile access platform from SafeRack is an excellent option if you’re looking for a non-permanent access unit. Our team at Northern Platforms can assist you with the finer details and specifications regarding the SafeRack MAUI unit. So you know that this mobile access platform will improve your site’s safety, accessibility and maneuverability.
Your Premier Distributor for SafeRack Products
As Western Canada’s exclusive distributor of SafeRack products, Northern Platforms is proud to provide our customers with exceptionally high-quality safe access solutions. SafeRack is a well-known and trusted manufacturer of safe access solutions, including mobile access platforms for businesses across various industries. Northern Platforms and SafeRack’s partnership is built upon a proper understanding of safety and performance. In addition to our variety of SafeRack products, Northern Platforms offers inventory on OPW, YellowGate, ErectaStep, and Ultratech products. Our family-owned and operated business are dedicated to ensuring your get incredible customer service. Along with our vast inventory, we also offer various preventative maintenance, inspection and turnkey installation services. Ready to learn more about the SafeRack MAUI mobile access platform? Contact Northern Platforms today!
Suppose your industrial plant site, warehouse or manufacturing facility uses access platforms, loading racks, or catwalks. In that case, you may still be missing one more vital piece of safety equipment– swing gates! Swing gates or safety gates from Northern Platforms can improve your workplace’s overall safety and complete your fall protection and safe access system. Self-closing swing gates from YellowGate are a great option and come with many benefits that make them stand out against the competition. Below we’ll cover some typical applications for safety gates and how their adjustable design is beneficial for your worksite. Continue reading to find out more!
Make Safety a Priority
As industries have developed and grown, safety standards have become increasingly more stringent. Utilizing high-quality fall protection and safe access solutions in your facility can ensure that your operations are safe for your workers and compliant with today’s safety standards. Swing gates are crucial to your fall protection and safe access solution strategy. They act as a passive protective measure to keep your crew safe. Below are a few applications where swing gates are best used:
Rooftop Access
Regardless of your employees’ tasks while up on your facility’s roof, you must have the proper fall protection in place. Swing gates or safety gates are a piece of equipment that can benefit your rooftop fall protection system by providing your staff with easy access without compromising on their safety. Since swing gates act as a barrier, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re utilizing a safe access solution that reduces the risk of fall accidents.
Secure Ladder Usage
Unprotected ladder entries are an all too common OH&S and OSHA violation that many operations choose to ignore. Without the proper safety equipment and procedures, the risk of fall-related accidents significantly increases. Northern Platforms’ line of self-closing swing gates can improve the safety of your facility by providing a necessary barrier between your workers and other equipment.
Protection on Walkways
Swing gates, railings, and industrial catwalks are great ways to create a safe and navigable path for your employees. Using all three together, you can custom fit your safe access equipment to suit your facility. YellowGate products are modular, so you can easily design a walkway that works for your team and facility while being compliant with local safety standards.
Swing Gate Solutions at Northern Platforms
Northern Platforms is proud to be Western Canada’s premier choice for fall protection and safe access solutions as a family-run, Canadian-owned and operated company. Our wide range of inventory is perfect for the rail, marine, forestry industries and beyond. Our team of experts can assist you in mapping out the ideal access solutions for your facility so you can have a custom fit. With various partnerships with trusted brands like YellowGate, ErectaStep, RollaStep and more Northern Platforms, you will surely have the solutions you need to keep your workers and facilities safe. Northern Platforms looks forward to helping you improve safety and accessibility on your site. Contact our team today if you’re interested in learning more about safety swing gates.
