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.
Ensuring your railcar loading and unloading operations are safe is vital for protecting your employees and remaining in compliance with local safety standards. Without the proper access and fall protection equipment, your operations are playing a game of risk where the odds are not in your favour. Fortunately, Northern Platforms is here to help you turn the odds around with our range of excellent safe access solutions and fall protection equipment. As Western Canada’s trusted distributor for SafeRack, our team of experts can assist you in customizing a safe access system to fit your operation’s unique applications. Below we’ll cover why you need a fall protection plan and how Northern Platform’s extensive inventory can help! Keep reading to find out more.
Prevention = Protection
No matter what industry your business is working in, having a comprehensive fall protection strategy is the best way to prevent worksite accidents. Not to mention your operations are required to comply with OSHA and OH&S standards, respectively, to maintain the safety of your workers. In the case of railcars, several unique factors can influence how you should implement your fall protection strategy. Railcars come in various lengths, heights, and crash box sizes that must be considered when searching for adequate fall protection equipment. In addition, the substances being loaded or unloaded into the railcars can also influence what fall protection equipment you should be using; chemicals like Hydrogen in ammonia require specific handling/loading standards to transport it safely. Fortunately, our team at Northern Platforms can assist you in determining the best possible fall prevention and safe access solutions equipment you need to keep your operations compliant and your workers secure.
Make Railcar Fall Protection a Priority
Given the many factors that influence the safety of your railcar operations utilizing high-quality equipment can ensure your worksite is safe and accessible. For example, loading and unloading a railcar is significantly more manageable with a loading platform designed to accommodate the many sizes of railcar your operations deal with. In addition to loading racks and platforms, several other safe access solutions can support your fall protection plan. Some of these access solutions are as follows:
Railcar safety cages and access gangways
Loading and unloading arms
Dry disconnect fittings
Spill containment equipment
Railyard safety equipment like flags and wheel chocks
Tracking gangway systems
Operator buildings with safety showers and more!
Regardless of what products your railcars are moving, establishing a secure fall protection plan can reduce your employees’ safety risks while on the job and ensure your operations are within the regulated safety standards. At Northern Platforms, our team can help you map out a railcar fall protection plan with the highest-quality equipment from SafeRack, ErectaStep, OPW, and other trusted manufacturers.
Your Trusted Fall Protection Experts
Northern Platforms has been a leader in safe access solutions and fall protection equipment for over two decades. As a family-owned and operated company, our team understands the importance of protecting your workers and business from accidents. We’re proud to partner with exceptional manufacturers to ensure you get the fall protection equipment you need and trust. So regardless of what your railcars are being loaded or unloaded with, Northern Platforms is sure to have the safe access solutions you need to get the job done safely and efficiently. If you’re interested in learning more about our railcar fall protection equipment and access solutions, contact our team today! Northern Platforms in Leduc, Alberta, looks forward to partnering with you to ensure the safety of your crew and company.
When safely accessing trucks and trailers, your business needs truck loading platforms you can depend on. Fortunately, Northern Platform’s extensive inventory and partnerships are here to help narrow down the best safe access solutions for your business. Our team has decades of experience assisting operations like yours in determining the best possible fall protection and secure access platforms for your unique operations. Below we’ll discuss further what truck loading platforms are and two great options from SafeRack. Continue reading to learn more about truck access platforms from Northern Platforms!
What Are Truck Loading Platforms?
Truck loading platforms, known as truck access platforms or truck loading racks, are essentially a platform with a staircase or ladder-like structure that allows your employees to safely reach the tops of trucks and their trailers safely. Many companies will utilize scaffolding to manage the loading and unloading of trucks. However, that is a costly and unsafe option we at Northern Platforms would not recommend. Instead, using a truck loading platform with a SafeRack SAS gangway unit is best. Whether your employees are using truck access platforms to take samples, load, or unload a truck, ensuring they can safely access the trucks they’re working on is essential for your operations. At Northern Platforms, our team of experienced sales reps can assist you in determining the best possible truck loading platform for your business.
SafeRack’s Truck Loading Platforms
As Western Canada’s premier distributor of SafeRack products, Northern Platforms is proud to put safety first. Your operations need high-quality safety equipment you can trust, and SafeRack’s access solutions are built to perform! With a reputation for safety, quality and performance, SafeRack’s SAS and MAUI truck loading platforms from Northern Platforms are sure to add value and security to your business. Next, we’ll cover some benefits of using the SAS and the MAUI.
The SAS
The Self-Adjusting Stair or SAS from SafeRack is perfect for operations that deal with a range of truck heights. Since the stairs are self-levelling and articulating, you can get a custom-fitted truck loading platform without having to go through the hassle of dismantling and reassembling the platform. The SAS also features a positive lift and lower system that keeps operators and drivers safe while the platform is in use. In addition, the SAS is designed for a long operating life as the one-piece stair has fewer weld points than many competing products. Along with its exceptional design, the SAS can be retrofitted to be a perfect replacement for your worn-out truck loading platforms.
The MAUI
Another great option to consider is SafeRack’s MAUI mobile access unit portable platform. Designed with portability and durability in mind, the MAUI is a dependable truck loading platform that features a 500-pound load capacity. Like the SAS, the MAUI can accommodate a range of truck heights and applications as it has a telescoping ladder. The MAUI is built with excellent materials and high-quality components, so regardless if you’re using this unit in the field or in-house, the MAUI is sure to last.
Loading Platforms and More at Northern Platforms
As a Canadian family-owned and operated business, Northern Platforms understands the importance of safety regarding fall protection and safe access solutions. Our team has decades of experience working with operations just like yours. It’s our highest priority to ensure you have the best quality fall protection and safe access solutions you need to keep your worksite safe. In addition to our partnership with SafeRack, Northern Platforms is proud to be a trusted distributor for ErectaStep, RollaStep, and more! Aside from our extensive inventory, we also offer turnkey installation services, preventative maintenance support, and outstanding customer service. From our family to yours, let Northern Platforms assist you in determining to best possible safe access solutions for your business and workers.
Are you interested in learning more about our truck loading platforms? Contact Northern Platforms today!
Several challenges arise when working in heavy industries, but the most prominent challenge is finding mobile, safe and OSHA-compliant equipment. Accessing high-up places to load/unload equipment or navigate areas above ground can be extremely dangerous if the stairs used aren’t the correct measurements – you would be putting your crew and your process at risk.
Northern Platforms offers easy access-loading and unloading solutions to eliminate the risk of work injuries or mishaps. Our prefabricated platforms are a fantastic way to avoid such dangers while boosting your ROI and improving your overall efficiency. ErectaStep is the perfect solution for all sizes and can be used in multiple applications without the need for custom fabrication. Learn more about our safe site solutions below!
One Solution, Unlimited Applications
ErectaStep is easy to configure and assemble to adapt to any application, featuring modular, lightweight aluminum components. The prefabricated metal stairs bolt together with a simple wrench, without the need for welding, special tools or cranes. No matter the application, the ErectaStep will step up to the challenge.
Cost and Time Efficient Solution
Why spend precious time and money on ordering, designing and customizing engineered systems when you can install the ErectaStep in a fraction of the time? The metal stairs and platforms not only cost less than a custom-engineered system but they are also designed and installed in no time. Our prefabricated metal stairs will speed up your production process and increase your ROI compared to custom fabrication.
Start To Finish Support
Our team of experienced professionals will visit your site, identify the challenges, design a product to suit your goals and ensure the job is completed seamlessly. With our latest custom configuration tool, our team is able to show you detailed drawings of the solution in just a few minutes. Our cutting edge modelling tool enables you to see the exact measurements of the final product before it’s installed, as well as offers you an accurate quote based off the drawing.
Long Term Peace Of Mind
With the ErectaStep solution, you no longer have to worry about comparing the prices, efficiency and durability of permanent and temporary solutions. Prefabricated platforms offer you the best of both worlds. ErectaStep is a long-lasting, durable solution that can easily be moved across the site with minimal complications. Sacrificing performance for portable solutions is a thing of the past; with ErectaStep, you can move your portable access equipment with ease.
Safe Site Access Solutions
Northern Platforms has been proudly supplying leading access solutions for the last 20 years. With an extensive inventory featuring prefabricated platforms, loading racks, loading arms and more, Northern Platforms is dedicated to offering our customers exceptional service and assisting with turnkey installation and preventative maintenance.
Finding a loading solution that boosts productivity and ensures safety is a necessary priority for those working in the trucking and hauling industry. Loading arms are becoming the most common standard for reliable loading and unloading operations in all sectors, as they particularly excel where durability and performance are concerned. Typical applications for loading arms include asphalt truck loading arms, sulfur truck loading arms, diesel truck loading arms, gasoline truck loading arms, chemical truck loading arms and propane truck loading arms.
Northern Platforms offers you a leading inventory that features the highest quality products, including SafeRack, OPW and Yellowgate. We are proud to supply you with options you can trust throughout Western Canada. Read on to learn more about the benefits of our truck loading arms.
Safe Environment
Avoiding workplace injuries is the ultimate challenge within the worksite. You need to consider factors that can put your crew’s safety at risk, such as struggling with floor space or constantly tripping over hoses. Loading arms are the perfect solution to eliminate said factors as they are mounted off the ground during operation. If the loading arms are not being used, they can easily be folded and stored away, providing more floor space for the crew. The versatility of the loading arms allows for a safer work environment and seamless adaptability in general.
Longevity and Compatibility
Loading arms are commonly used in worksites and applications that require repetitive motion, which usually results in premature wear and tear of your hoses. Our unique construction of truck loading arms allows them to seamlessly handle repetitive movements over and over without causing excessive strain. Investing in our truck loading arms is a life-long investment as they are built to last decades – you can simply remove old parts and replace them with new ones to increase the longevity of the loading arm.
Not only are the loading arms long-lasting, but they are also compatible with the systems you have in place. The experienced loading solutions providers will seamlessly integrate the loading arms with any system, including gangways, fall prevention cages and platforms. Investing in our truck loading arms will give you peace of mind and protect your ROI.
Adaptable Applications
Our bottom loading arms provide an enhanced level of security by having the operator stationed on the ground. As the bottom loading arms are designed with a spring counterbalance, they allow for a quicker loading time and the ability to reach more openings than other models. They also improve efficiency, ergonomics and general housekeeping at your loading rack.
Our top-loading arms are used in various applications and provide a wide range of options from splash loading to flexible reach supported boom arms with vapor recovery. Other options include scissor or boom arms that are adaptable for rail and tank trucks. The adaptability of several options like dry disconnect fittings, overfill protection and hatch plates/vapor recovery will also help you save money and enhance the efficiency of the production.
Trust Northern Platforms
As a family-owned and operated business, Northern Platforms is dedicated to ensuring that your truck or rail loading system will work as safely and efficiently as possible. Visit our loading arm inventory or contact us today to learn more about our truck and rail loading solutions.
