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.
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.
