Is your terminal or loading/unloading operation in need of solutions that allow you to safely load & load railcars efficiently? Since 2002, Northern Platforms has been Western Canada’s go-to source for safe access solutions and is proud to feature a diverse inventory of solutions including SafeRacks railcar loading platforms. As the exclusive source for SafeRack products in Western Canada, our team offers exceptional service, including turnkey installation and preventative maintenance assistance. Read on to learn more about the benefits of railcar access platforms.
Heavy-Duty Support
Rail transport is depended on for freight transport for a wide variety of industries ranging from agriculture to oil and gas, forestry, and more. With a single railcar weighing close to a quarter of a million pounds, having viable loading options is essential to workplace safety, as well as efficiency. From single cars to multiple hatch platforms and more, loading and unloading is much easier with an access platform designed to handle the unique challenges associated with such equipment.
Safety when it comes to loading railcars involves the inclusion of multiple features that reduce the risks of sudden falls, as well as ensuring that all equipment is in prime working order. Railcar platforms typically feature the following for safety:
Optional canopies to protection operators from the elements
SafeRack’s line of railcar solutions includes industry-leading safety features and provides superior performance for unbeatable ROI.
Find Loading Rack Solutions at Northern Platforms
Ready to find the safe access solutions you’ve been looking for? Contact Northern Platforms today to learn more about our extensive inventory and services across Western Canada.
If your team has recently found itself facing a challenge that involves having to access high up places, load heavy equipment, or navigate difficult areas well above ground level, it’s time to look for an OH&S/OSHA compliant access solution you can trust.
Each year, countless jobs that involve heights result in unfortunate mishaps and injuries that cost companies millions of dollars and ultimately put the lives of their employees at risk. Portable access platforms can be a fantastic way to mitigate such dangers while also increasing your overall efficiency and boosting ROI. With a wide range of applications and easy to use design, portable access platforms are an invaluable resource to any operation. Learn more about the perks of using platforms below!
No Shortage of Applications
First and foremost, one of the major perks of mobile access units is their versatility and adaptability. MAUI Mover runs from 6-8 hours on a single charge and can be adapted for use with trucks and railcars in the field, for example, meaning that you’ll have a safe unit to use, no matter what your application may be. With OH&S/OSHA friendly safety features built-in, your crew can feel confident while working, expediting the process and giving your team a much-needed boost when it matters the most.
Heavy Industry Friendly
Another benefit to the versatility of portable access units is the enhanced compatibility with a wide range of industries, including construction, oil & gas, mining, forests, petrochemical, and many more. The ability to adapt units in the field makes it easy to take them from job to job, and the low maintenance needs of MAUI units means you can rest easy knowing your crew is in good hands.
Perfect for Both Long and Short Term
When it comes to choosing access solutions, it can often be difficult to select between the higher costs of permanent solutions and those that are better suited to short jobs. With portable access units, you get the best of both worlds in the superior durability and performance of the unit, alongside the ease of being able to easily move your portable access equipment from site to site with minimal complications.
Northern Platforms: Your Source For Safe Access Solutions
For over 18 years, Northern Platforms has been proudly supplying Western Canada with leading safe access solutions including portable access platforms, loading racks, loading arms, and more. Based in Leduc, Alberta, our team believes in offering exceptional customer service as wells as unbeatable products to provide an all-around stress-free experience from start to finish. Alongside our vast inventory, you’ll also find extensive services dedicated to assisting 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 about our portable access platform solutions as well as our extensive range of other items by contacting our team today!
Are you in need of a reliable access solution that makes it easy to perform various tasks at specific heights with ease? Whether you’re in the aerospace field, agricultural, or retail sector, there are infinite amounts of applications for mobile platforms that make it easy to perform maintenance and day to day activities at higher levels than what is considered easily accessible. From loading hoppers and railcars to servicing tanks and even simply stocking shelves finding an asset that allows you to reach certain heights safely and efficiently is an invaluable resource that’s sure to provide constant ROI. Within the safe access industry, there are two common solutions relied upon for such scenarios: ladders and mobile access platforms. While ladders are the ‘tried and true’ tool of the trade, mobile platforms are increasingly turned to due to their stability and enhanced safety no matter the application. Below we’ll compare and contrast some of the main benefits of ladders and mobile platforms, as well as explore a few of the options available at Northern Platforms. Read on to learn more!
Step Up For Success: Ladder Pros and Cons
Often considered the “old faithful” of the safe access industry, there’s no denying that ladders have quite a few benefits to be found, as well as a wide range of applications to be explored. Most ladder units are lightweight and easy to move around, as well as easy to store when not in use, making them ideal for locations that may have minimal space to work with. In addition, their ease of use is paramount, and their long-lasting life cycle makes them a sure bet for those in need of a solution that will go the distance.
Contrastingly, some of the drawbacks to using ladders are their significantly narrower steps which can pose a safety risk, lack of a dedicated work platform, the potential for difficulty with height restrictions, and lack of other safety aids such as rails. Simply put, while ladders are great for simple jobs, they may struggle to provide the best assistance for more complicated endeavors.
A Level Up: Mobile Access Platforms
Similar to ladders, mobile access platforms are fantastic for reaching high areas with ease, all while increasing safety! Where they excel over their ladder counterparts is the sheer amount of versatility offered. Mobile access platforms are no only suitable for a wide range of jobs but are portable, customizable and easy to use, all while offering increased safety with built-in railings, supports, and more. Suitable for numerous applications, mobile platforms quickly offset their higher startup costs by offering you a resource that’s ready to go wherever you may need.
Mobile Platforms and More at Northern Platforms
Since entering the Western Canadian market in 2002, Northern Platforms has offered our customers access to the leading safe access equipment, loading racks, and loading arms available industry-wide. As a family-owned and operated organization, our backbone is built on exceptional service, alongside products you know and trust. We are proud to stock products from the top names in the business, including SafeRack (Northern Platforms is proud to be the exclusive dealer for SafeRack in Western Canada), ErectaStep, RollaStep and more. Among our inventory, you’ll find products like RollaSteps MP Mobile Work Platform, as well as both the G and C series mobile platforms. In addition, Northern Platforms also offers turnkey installation services and preventative maintenance support to ensure you’re always covered, every step of the way.
Learn more about our mobile platform solutions as well as our extensive range of other items by contacting our team today!
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