With spring on the way, it’s time to say out with the old and welcome in the new with safe access equipment and platforms you can trust! Based in Leduc, Alberta, Northern Platforms is proud to offer you access to industry-leading solutions from top manufacturers like SafeRack LLC. As Western Canada’s exclusive source for SafeRack, we offer easy access to their top products including truck platforms, mobile platforms, and their self-adjusting stair gangway. For all of your OH&S and OSHA-compliant equipment, Northern Platforms has you covered!
Why Safety Matters
According to the most recent workplace safety survey (2019) transport and heavy equipment operators still face some of the highest rates of on-site incidences and injury statistics. Utilizing safety equipment like truck loading platforms, especially when paired with swing gates, cages, and harnesses are a great way to keep everyone safe and efficient on the job. Using the right equipment drastically reduces the risks of slips, falls, and other related dangers, giving you, and your entire crew, peace of mind.
SafeRack’s Self-Adjusting & Self-Leveling Gangway
With a reputation for high-end results and unbeatable performance, SafeRack’s self-adjusting gangway system is designed to pair seamlessly with a wide variety of sizes and ranges of trucks. With decades of experience behind their name and trusted quality, SafeRack has become an industry go-to, and the leading standard when it comes to truck loading platforms and more. SafeRack’s self-adjusting / self-levelling gangway has a wide working range and makes it easy to deal with vehicles that vary in height, and its unibody design means that welds are reduced, eliminating the potential for failures. Northern Platforms’ SAS gangways are easy to use, long-lasting, and can be easily retrofitted to your existing platform as needed, and can also be supplied with a gangway track system to allow for miss-spotting of the trucks.
Your Exclusive Source for SafeRack
Northern Platforms is your exclusive distributor of SafeRack! Our inventory features several SafeRack products, including the SafeRack self-adjusting stair gangway and much more. Contact our team today to learn more about SafeRack’s gangway, as well as Northern Platforms’ extensive range of safe access and loading solutions!
As one of the top industries with the potential for significant workplace injuries and hazards, the transportation sector has an increased need for trustworthy safety solutions. As of 2019, one of the biggest concerns on any job site is falling, which becomes even more dangerous when dealing with hauling units like flatbeds or tanker trailers.
Northern Platforms is one of Western Canada’s top sources for safe access and fall protection equipment, including products from top industry names like SafeRack (we are Western Canada’s exclusive source for SafeRack), ErectaStep, YellowGate, and more. Below, we’ll talk about 4 key elements to be used in ensuring your flatbed trucks have fall protection in place. Read on to learn more!
Why Fall Protection Matters
Fall protection is essential to OH&S compliance / OSHA compliance, which requires that fall protection be available at certain heights, as well as in any instances where the risk of falling over dangerous equipment and machinery may be present. Without the proper measures in place, you greatly increase your risk for deadly falls and significant injuries to your crew members. At Northern Platforms, we’re passionate about putting safety first, and will always partner with your team to find the best solutions for every job site and application. Key fall protection items for flatbeds include:
Tarping Systems
Tarping systems work as a great deterrent for falls by removing the risk of crew members standing on or walking on a trailer itself. As an easy to install and remove measure, tarp systems are the first line of defense that also keeps your cargo safe from exposure and external damage.
Dedicated Access Equipment
Flatbed loading and unloading benefit greatly from equipment specifically designed to facilitate easier, safer, access. Gangways, portable platforms / rolling stairs, overheard fall arrest systems and other such resources can be an invaluable asset to your team that allows everyone to get to work with peace of mind and maximum safety in place.
Handrails
Handrails are a great addition to portable platforms, as well as flatbed units where your crew will need to stand on the bed of the truck itself. When put in place you’ll be able to help prevent slips and falls caused by tripping and reduce the risk of a significant incident.
Harness Systems
Harness systems are another strong asset for fall protection and can go a long way toward ensuring your site is OH&S complaint / OSHA compliant. Self retracing lifelines and harnesses tied into an overhead fall arrest system / anchor point can greatly lower your risk threshold.
Fall Protection Solutions and More at Northern Platforms
Northern Platforms is proud to offer your team the products and solutions that we offer are built to meet or exceed your needs, and our experts are always here to help you find the perfect custom fit. From loading racks to gangways, spill containment and loading arms and more, Northern Platforms has you covered, every step of the way!
In addition to an expansive product line, Northern Platforms also offers assistance with turnkey installation services and preventive maintenance, meaning you can trust us to help your crew reach where they need to go, every step of the way! Learn more by contacting our team today!
Looking for the perfect addition to your onsite safety equipment? As an integral upgrade to loading platforms, rolling stairs, crossover platforms and more, swing gates play an important role in offering passive fall protection and reducing the overall risk to workers as they go about their daily routines. Northern Platforms is pleased to feature a wide selection of swing gates in our inventory, including top solutions from YellowGate, designed to offer superior performance and integration you can trust. Below, we’ll talk about just a few of the key ways swing gates enhance your job site and keep everyone safe. Read on to learn more!
Lower Risk in Key Areas
Regardless of the structure of your facility or your specific application, there are always areas that are at higher risk for slips and falls than others. Rooftops, ceiling catwalks, elevated platforms and other such spaces have a significantly increased danger quotient due to the inherent risk from higher levels, and thus having the right equipment in place is essential. Swing gates help to make sure your team always has something to watch on their back as they climb up high, giving everyone peace of mind.
Foot Traffic Protection
Job sites are busy, and with crew members coming and going as well as machinery moving back and forth with cargo, there’s always a risk for accidents to occur. Gates can be put in place as a guiding path for your team, helping to alleviate confusion and reduce the chance for incidences right from the get-go.
Perfect for Ladders and Elevators
Ladders and elevators are necessary if your facility requires workers to access different levels to get to equipment or resources, but they can also pose safety hazards without the right equipment present. Swing gates can keep everyone in place and keep your equipment secure at the same time, making sure everyone (and everything) is set up for success.
Asset Protection
Finally, gates aren’t just good for workers, they can also add an additional level of protection for equipment and machinery. Gates can be used as a deterrent to keep valuable items inaccessible and keep your job site safe after hours, avoiding costly losses and massive headaches along the way.
Swing Gate and Rolling Stair Solutions at Northern Platforms
As one of Western Canada’s top suppliers of safe access solutions, Northern Platforms is proud to offer an extensive inventory of swing gate and rolling stair solutions from leading manufacturers like YellowGate, ErectaStep, RollaStep and more. YellowGate swing gates are among the best available on the market and give you the opportunity to safely integrate their products with almost any set-up, allowing your team to focus on getting the job done with added peace of mind.
At Northern Platforms, we know that safety always comes first, and we’re here to make sure your team has everything it needs to succeed. From loading solutions to custom configurations, turn-key solutions, and more, Northern Platforms is your one-stop shop for safe access platforms, swing gates, and everything in between. Contact us today to learn more!
2022 is here, and with an eventful past few years now slowly starting to settle back into a more normal pace, it’s time to take a closer look at your on-site safety solutions. As an integral component of any platform or gangway system, swing gates act as a passive measure that helps to reduce the risk of serious injuries on-site and help increase efficiency overall. As one of Western Canada’s top suppliers of site safety equipment, Northern Platforms is here to make sure you have everything you need to succeed on the job site, including truck loading platforms, rolling stairs, swing gates and more.
Below, we’ll cover some of the top benefits associated with self-closing swing gates. Read on to learn more!
Why Safety Matters
As of 2019, workplace incidences have continued to rise across Western Canada, with Alberta seeing unfortunate statistics, especially for the transport and heavy industrial sectors. Slips, falls, and being struck by objects on site remain some of the highest risk factors on the job. Having the proper equipment, like swing gates, in places helps to mitigate danger, allowing your crew to get the job done quickly, without ever compromising on safety. Core benefits of self-closing gates include:
Enhanced Fall Protection
As we mentioned above, one of the most dangerous parts of working on job sites is slips and falls. When working on elevated platforms, rolling stairs, and other kinds of access equipment, there’s always a risk that someone may lose balance, in which case a self-closing gate is particularly useful. Thanks to its self-securing nature, these kinds of gates add an extra level of fall protection in dangerous scenarios and ensure that your crew can work as safely as possible.
Site Control
Need to isolate specific areas of your site to protect against mishaps? If you have a high-risk zone that requires restricted access, self-closing gates are a great asset that reduces the risk of accidental entry and well as increases product security where needed. In fact, OSHA actually specifies that some areas MUST use self-closing safety gates to reduce risks, and therefore having them installed is necessary for industry compliance.
Flexible Installation
Self-closing safety gates are incredibly flexible and versatile in terms of where they can be installed including loading docks, mezzanines, ladders, stairs, and over and around dangerous machinery for everyone’s benefit. This level of versatility helps you always have the right tool for the job, eliminating countless risks in the process!
Swing Gate and Rolling Stair Solutions at Northern Platforms
Northern Platforms is proud to partner with customers in the rail, trucking and transport, marine, oil & gas, forestry and related heavy industries access to safety equipment that makes achieving your daily operations as safe and efficient as possible. Our first priority is, and always will be, supplying you with quality solutions and services that you can count on when it matters most. From products from top brands like YellowGate, ErectaStep, RollaStep and more to turnkey services and preventative maintenance, Northern Platforms has your site safety needs covered. Contact us today to learn more!
Looking for safe access and loading solutions that allow your site to excel and operate at maximum efficiency, while also staying on the right side of OH&S and OSHA standards? Northern Platforms is here to help! With one of Western Canada’s largest inventories of rolling stairs and crossover platforms from ErectaStep, as well as an extensive range of loading platforms and more, our team is proud to partner with businesses in a wide range of industries to make sure you have everything you need to succeed. Below, we’ll highlight 3 of the most common benefits for crossover stairs. Read on to learn more!
Access Heights Safely
Safe access at heights to the ability to retrieve products in high places comes with a certain level of risk, which can be easily mitigated through the use of a rolling platform or set of rolling stairs. Having a solid platform and access points allows your team to go about their work safely, without risking the falls or slips that may otherwise occur. ErectaStep products are highly customizable with the option to include additional safety measures like swing gates or adjustable heights as an extra level of protection where necessary.
Functional Crossovers
Certain facilities benefit exponentially by having access equipment that allows them to go up and over the general floor layout for their operations, giving you plenty of space on the ground, as well as better options overall. Crossover platforms and rolling stairs can be used overtop of conveyors in manufacturing plants, as well as out of the way of machinery, ducts, piping, cable trays, utility boxes or other factors that would otherwise pose hindrances. With your safe access over your equipment, you’ll have more floor space and less stress.
Pre-Engineered Safety
ErectaStep is a patented, pre-engineered and pre-manufactured stair kit that has durable power coated handrails and are built using advanced last cutting technology that offers superior quality and durability. ErectaStep’s versatility lends itself to use in a wide variety of industries, from petrochemical to manufacturing, to aerospace and oil & gas, ErectaStep has a solution for any industry. We can save you the time of having to generate drawings, wait for a quote, wait for a lead time and wait for installation. With our online configurator tool, we can design and quote your system within the same day. Because we have ErectaStep in stock, we can design today and install tomorrow!
Proudly Partnered: ErectaStep and Northern Platforms
At Northern Platforms, our top priority is, and always will be making sure your team has access to the highest quality safe access solutions, including crossover and rolling stairs for your warehouse or job site. ErectaStep is one of the most trusted names in the industry, and we are proud to partner alongside them to stock a wide variety of their solutions in our inventory for your convenience. Designed to offer superior versatility and performance, ErectaStep’s modular design can be configured to any need with only 5 modular components. When all parts are combined, you’ll have an all-in-one solution that doesn’t require any field fabrication and can be set up quickly for maximum convenience.
Alongside our ErectaStep solutions, you’ll also find the best safety swing gates in the market from YellowGate. YellowGate’s self-closing safety gates are fantastic for sites of all kinds, and can safely close off openings between 16″ to 36″ to provide a safe working environment in any gated, barrier, or railing needed area. For optimal convenience, the gates come in variable lengths, have adjustable swing directions, compatibility with all different types of mounting systems, and plenty of other top-tier options.
For rolling steps and platform options that are easy to use, built to last, and designed to give you the best return on your investment, contact Northern Platforms today!
Looking for a platform or rolling stair solution that make it easy to navigate your storage facility safely? Northern Platforms is proud to offer Western Canada’s leading access to the top safe access solutions in the industry; including platforms and stairs from leaders like ErectaStep. With a reputation built on quality and performance, ErectaStep is the perfect fit for facilities of all sizes and ideal for multiple applications. Below, we’ll highlight some of the main benefits of using modular platforms and stairs. Read on to learn more!
What are the Benefits of Modular Stairs?
Modular stairs offer multiple benefits to your operations, with safety and efficiency at the forefront of their design. With just about every sector being an ideal fit for rolling stairs and platforms, adding them to your business is a great way to increase production while adhering to OSHA & OH&S standards. Thanks to their versatility, modular stairs are a common fixture in the industrial sectors, where the need to safely access items from high up is a common challenge. Platforms and rolling stairs not only make it easy to reach elevated items, but to do so with minimal risk to your team, especially with the addition of self closing safety swing gates and fall protection.
Along with the industrial sector, modular stairs are ideal for use in the following areas:
Food & Beverage
Agriculture
Roofing
HVAC contractors
Maintenance Industries
Energy Sectors
Material Handling, and many more
Why Trust ErectaStep
ErectaStep believes in creating products that are second to none where quality is concerned, and over the past two decades, their team has consistently manufactured products designed to stand the test of time and provide exceptional results. With their dedication to innovation and performance, it’s no wonder that ErectaStep has become a trusted industry leader, and Northern Platforms is pleased to stock a wide variety of their solutions in our inventory for your convenience.
ErectaStep’s products give you versatility and variety, and when all 5 parts of ErectaStep’s modular framework are combined (Prefabricated Metal Stairs, Metalwork Platforms, Industrial Handrails, Aluminum Stairs/Ladders and a Tower Support) the result is a comprehensive safe access solution that is sturdy, requires no fabrication and quickly bolts together for optimal convenience.
Northern Platforms is also proud to be a Canadian stocking distributor for YellowGate Self Closing Safety Gates for pairing with modular access systems. The YellowGate Safety Gate offers adjustability to safely close off openings between 16″ to 36″ to provide a safe working environment in any gated, barrier, or railing needed area. Variable lengths, adjustable swing directions, mobility, and universal mounting systems are a few key features that make the YellowGate Safety gate superior to other comparable products.
For rolling step and platform options that are easy to use, built to last, and designed to give you the best return on your investment, contact Northern Platforms today!
