One critical area where safety cannot be compromised is in the loading and unloading of trucks. This is where truck fall protection systems come into play, and Northern Platforms offers a comprehensive solution for these crucial needs. Below, we’ll explore the importance of truck fall protection systems and the range of products that contribute to this vital safety aspect. Continue reading to find out more.
Comprehensive Truck Fall Protection Systems
Truck fall protection systems include a wide range of products and safety measures aimed at safeguarding workers during the loading and unloading of trucks. These systems not only protect employees but also ensure the efficient flow of operations, allowing trucks to transfer their loads quickly and safely.
At Northern Platforms, we’ve been a trusted partner in the design and installation of safe access solutions for truck loading and fall protection since 2002. Our solutions include custom steel loading platforms, available in both stationary and portable configurations. These platforms can be equipped with state-of-the-art loading arms, safety gates, fall protection systems, and operator gangways. We also offer the option to install operator buildings, safety showers, and shelters to provide employees with additional protection during loading and unloading processes.
The Importance of Comprehensive Solutions
High-quality safe access solutions are a hallmark of Northern Platforms‘ commitment to providing comprehensive truck fall protection systems. Our expertise extends to designing and building complete truck loading and tank trailer fall protection systems. These systems may encompass various components, including:
Custom Loading Platforms: Our loading platforms are engineered to accommodate single truck loading stations to multiple truck loading stations. We understand that trucks and trailers come in various shapes and sizes, so our solutions are flexible and can adapt to different configurations.
Loading Arms: These essential components efficiently load trailers and cargo vessels while ensuring the safety of workers.
Safety Gates: Fall protection is crucial, and our safety gates are designed to prevent accidents and injuries during loading and unloading processes.
Operator Gangways: Operator gangways offer a safe and convenient means for employees to access the truck or trailer during loading and unloading.
Our decades of experience providing truck fall protection systems have given us invaluable insights into what works best. We supply equipment that not only meets safety standards but also ensures the efficiency and consistency of your loading and unloading operations.
SafeRack SAS Gangways: A Versatile Component
As part of our commitment to safety and quality, Northern Platforms proudly stocks industry-leading products like SafeRack’s SAS gangways. These gangways are designed to articulate and self-level, accommodating varying heights of tanker trucks and trailers. They are built to last, thanks to their one-piece stair design that reduces welds, virtually eliminating failures. Despite their rugged construction, these SAS gangways are easy to use, with a spring counterbalance that requires minimal effort.
At Northern Platforms, our team takes a consultative approach to determine the best truck fall protection systems for your worksite. We offer on-site visits to develop the right system for your specific needs. With expedited delivery, precision-built components, and custom solutions available, SafeRack’s SAS gangways provide a comprehensive solution for your truck fall protection requirements.
Start Designing Your Truck Fall Protection System Today!
Truck fall protection systems are non-negotiable when it comes to ensuring the efficiency and safety of loading and unloading processes. At Northern Platforms, we offer solutions designed to provide reliable and comprehensive fall protection for workers in numerous industries. Additionally, we also offer installation and routine maintenance services to ensure your new fall protection system is correctly set up and ready to go.
Contact us today to learn more about setting up your truck fall protection system with Northern Platforms.
The biofuel industry is rapidly growing, and as it does, it’s essential to address the safety and efficiency of loading and unloading these potentially hazardous materials. Traditional fluid transfer methods are often associated with risks of spills, leaks, and accidents, posing threats to both workers and the environment. However, Northern Platforms offers a solution that addresses these concerns head-on: OPW truck loading arms. Keep reading to find out more about these innovative loading arms.
Types of Biofuels
Before delving into the advantages of Northern Platforms’ truck loading arms, it’s crucial to understand the biofuels they are designed to handle. Biofuels are renewable fuels manufactured from various sources, including vegetable oil, animal fats, and recycled restaurant grease, as well as soybean, corn, and canola oils. There are three common types of biofuels:
Biodiesel: Biodiesel is typically blended with conventional diesel to optimize performance, ranging from B5 (5% biodiesel) to B100 (100% biodiesel). It shares similar properties with conventional diesel but offers a more environmentally friendly alternative.
Renewable Diesel: Unlike biodiesel, renewable diesel is chemically identical to regular diesel and can be used at 100% concentration (not blended) in standard diesel engines. It’s known as a “drop-in diesel” and offers improved cold-weather performance and environmental benefits.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): SAF is used to power jet aircraft and can be produced from various biomass sources, with yellow grease (waste vegetable oil and animal fats) being a particularly low-carbon option. SAF reduces carbon emissions and can be blended with traditional jet fuel, potentially reducing the carbon lifecycle by up to 50%.
Importance of Loading Safety
The safety of your staff and the environment is of the utmost importance when dealing with hazardous materials like biofuels. The loading and unloading of these substances from tanker trucks can pose severe risks to both personnel and the environment. Spills, leaks, and emissions must be minimized to protect workers and prevent harm to the surroundings. Fortunately, Northern Platforms’ truck loading arms are here to ensure the safety and efficiency of your chemical loading processes.
Truck Loading Arms: What to Consider
Northern Platforms’ inventory of OPW Engineered Systems‘ products offers a comprehensive line of dry disconnect equipment, including Drylok™, Kamvalok®, and Epsilon®, suitable for various hazardous liquid applications. By minimizing the risk of spills, leaks, and emissions, loading arms combined with these dry disconnects significantly reduce hazards, ensuring a safer working environment. Moreover, these dry disconnect couplings are proven to be successful in protecting workers and the environment when transferring hazardous materials, including biofuels. They significantly reduce the risk of accidental spillage and enhance safety.
When it comes to loading arms for handling biofuels, several critical considerations must be taken into account:
Loading Method: Are you splash loading to the atmosphere, or is it a closed-loop loading with vapour recovery? The loading arm must be selected to suit the specific loading method.
Material Compatibility: Understanding the compatibility of the loading arm and seal kits with the biofuel is crucial to prevent chemical reactions that could lead to leaks or spills.
Criticality of Application: Assess the level of hazard associated with the biofuel. Is it a potentially life-threatening application, or is it less hazardous? Your choice of loading arm should align with the criticality of the application.
When selecting the right loading arm for your specific application, the experts at Northern Platforms have you covered! Our knowledgeable team can visit your site to evaluate your requirements and challenges, ensuring that the loading arm chosen aligns perfectly with your needs and guarantees a safe and efficient biofuel handling process.
Find the Truck Loading Arms You Need at Northern Platforms
The biofuel industry’s expansion necessitates a focus on safety and efficiency in the truck loading and unloading processes. OPW loading arms offered by Northern Platforms are the ideal solution, providing precise control, automation, and emergency shutdown systems to minimize risks associated with handling potentially hazardous biofuels. By choosing these loading arms, you can ensure the safety of your employees and protect the environment, making the biofuel sector safer and more efficient.
Optimizing your operations while prioritizing safety is vital to remain competitive in the ever-evolving industrial sector. Fortunately, with the help of Northern Platforms’ industrial platforms and walkways, your operations can stay ahead of the curve. These elevated pathways not only facilitate movement within your busy facilities but also redefine the way your business can navigate safety challenges. Next, we will discuss some features and benefits of Northern Platforms’ ErectaStep industrial platforms and walkways. Continue reading to find out more about these innovative access solutions.
A New Perspective on Industrial Platforms and Walkways
Industrial platforms and walkways offer numerous advantages in the world of operational efficiency. These elevated pathways offer personnel a safe and efficient means of traversing within facilities, overcoming obstacles, and improving overall workflow. Yet, their benefits go beyond accessibility– they also serve as elevated platforms for enhanced visibility, loading, and management of operations.
Exploring Your Options: ErectaStep Industrial Platforms and Walkways
At Northern Platforms, our commitment to providing high-quality access solutions is reflected in our various partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers such as ErectaStep. Northern Platforms offers various industrial platforms and walkways to suit every application and facility. In particular, our ErectaStep offering embodies a dedication to innovation, quality and safety. Below are three ways ErectaStep’s industrial platforms and walkways can benefit your operations.
1) Safety Taken to New Heights
The cornerstone of every successful operation is a commitment to safety. ErectaStep’s commitment to safety is evident in every component of its industrial platforms and walkways. These modular systems adhere to stringent safety standards. They are constructed with quality, lightweight, and over-engineered aluminum (also available in galvanized and 304 stainless steel) to ensure longevity and reliability. While the slip-resistant surfaces, sturdy handrails, and OSHA and OH&S compliance ensure you provide your employees with secure pathways that foster a safer work environment.
2) Efficiency in Every Detail
Across the industrial sector, time is money! Fortunately, ErectaStep’s industrial platforms and walkways not only enhance your operations but also expedite installation. These modular platforms are in stock and ready to ship at Northern Platforms, meaning you don’t have to wait weeks or months to get them in. While their modular design allows for rapid assembly (without any welding, special tools or cranes), minimizing losses due to downtime and ensuring uninterrupted operations. Moreover, this efficiency extends to maintenance as the modular components can easily be replaced, reconfigured, or added to as needed.
3) Greater Versatility
Finally, the versatility of ErectaStep’s industrial platforms and walkways cannot be overlooked. From providing safe equipment access in manufacturing facilities to enabling oversight on elevated platforms within warehouses, these systems seamlessly integrate into various industrial environments. This same adaptability and flexibility make ErectaStep indispensable in oil and gas facilities, ensuring secure maintenance and inspections at elevated heights.
Choose Northern Platforms for All of Your Safe Access Solution Needs
As Western Canada’s premier access and loading solutions distributor, Northern Platforms is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and turnkey services that enhance safety and efficiency. With ErectaStep’s industrial platforms and walkways in your facility, you can overcome access challenges, optimize your operations and nurture a culture of safety. So when you need industrial platforms and walkways, Northern Platforms is here to help.
Contact us today to explore more benefits of ErectaStep industrial platforms and walkways!
In the dynamic world of rail, trucking, marine, and more, projects and tasks are ever-evolving, and today adaptability and safety are more important than ever. But this is where portable stairs from Northern Platforms come into play, as they provide a versatile solution that combines mobility and security.
At Northern Platforms, our team understands the importance of safety, versatility, and mobility. That’s why we offer a comprehensive inventory of RollaStep portable stairs. RollaStep is a revolutionary manufacturer of safe access solutions that elevate workplace efficiency without compromising safety. Keep reading to learn more about these innovative portable stairs available from Northern Platforms!
The Power of Portability
While traditional fixed staircases have their place, when it comes to environments where flexibility is crucial, portable stairs like RollaStep stand out. Often traditional stairs can’t keep up with such demands, and using them for certain applications may lead to time-consuming installations and potential safety hazards due to hurried setups. If your workplace demands you to shift from one location to another frequently, Northern Platforms’ inventory of RollaStep portable stairs can help!
RollaStep changes the game with its numerous portable designs. These stairs are engineered to be easily transportable, enabling you to set up a safe and sturdy access point wherever it’s needed most. Whether you’re working in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or any other industry that requires movement and access to elevated areas, RollaStep ensures you have a reliable solution that keeps up with your pace.
Safety Beyond Boundaries
One of the most significant concerns in any workplace is the safety of its employees. Accidents on staircases can lead to severe injuries and other losses due to downtime, affecting your team’s well-being and your project’s progress. RollaStep addresses this concern head-on by integrating safety features into each one of its portable stair products.
Each RollaStep unit is designed with slip-resistant tread surfaces, reducing the risk of accidents caused by slipping or tripping. Additionally, the sturdy handrails provide essential support, ensuring stability and confidence as your workers ascend or descend the portable stairs. Safety is non-negotiable, and RollaStep’s commitment to it is evident in every aspect of the MP Series, G Series, C Series, and TR Series designs.
Versatile Units for Every Application
One of the standout features of RollaStep’s portable stairs is their adaptability to numerous work environments and applications. Need to access a loading dock one day and a raised platform the next? Northern Platforms‘ offering of RollaStep portable stairs is up to the challenge. Each unit is manufactured for optimal performance and portability, allowing you to move it effortlessly from location to location.
This versatility not only saves time and resources but also opens up a world of possibilities for your operations. With Northern Platforms’ inventory of RollaStep portable stairs, you’re no longer confined to fixed access points; with the MP Series, G Series, C Series, or TR Series, you are empowered to navigate your worksite with ease and efficiency.
Invest in Innovation with RollaStep from Northern Platforms
In an ever-changing world that demands flexibility, safety, and efficiency, RollaStep emerges as a game-changing access solution. At Northern Platforms, we understand these needs. That’s why we deliver exceptional quality and performance through products such as RollaStep, OPW, ErectaStep and more. These trusted manufacturers further elevate how we approach access solutions by providing innovative and customized solutions for every industry.
Contact Northern Platforms today to learn more about our inventory of RollaStep portable stairs and how they can enhance your workplace.
If you own an industrial facility, you understand the challenges of navigating a bustling warehouse, intricate manufacturing equipment, or an expansive oil and gas site. Each of these operations demands access and loading solutions that streamline movements while ensuring workers’ well-being. This is where industrial catwalks from Northern Platforms can help by transforming your business’s operations and elevating your safety standards.
At Northern Platforms, we proudly offer a comprehensive range of industrial catwalks and work platforms from ErectaStep, designed to redefine safety, accessibility, and productivity in diverse industrial settings. Below we will tell you more about the advantages of these industrial catwalks. Keep reading to find out more!
At Northern Platforms, we understand the significance of having reliable and innovative safe access solutions. That’s why we partner with industry leaders such as ErectaStep to bring you a wide range of industrial catwalk systems that cater to your industry’s unique needs. Overall, ErectaStep is renowned for its cutting-edge engineering and commitment to safety, making its modular products a natural choice for businesses looking to enhance their operations.
The Advantages of Industrial Catwalks
Industrial catwalks, also called elevated walkways or platforms, play a pivotal role in many industrial facilities. These elevated pathways provide safe and efficient access to various areas within a facility, enabling workers to overcome obstacles and ensure a smooth flow of operations. Industrial catwalks from Northern Platforms serve as a versatile solution, not only enhancing accessibility but also offering the advantage of creating vantage points for improved visibility and oversight. Some other benefits of industrial catwalks include the following:
Customized Solutions
ErectaStep’s industrial catwalk systems are popular across numerous industries for their unique customizability. At Northern Platforms, our team understands that no two facilities are alike. Fortunately, with ErectaStep, you don’t need to compromise on performance to accommodate your facility’s unique layout. These systems are designed to be adaptable, ensuring seamless integration into your operation’s existing working environment. Whether you need a straightforward walkway or a complex configuration with elevation changes and other features to navigate around obstacles, ErectaStep’s modular design allows for customized solutions that match your facility’s requirements exactly!
Uncompromised Safety
Another significant benefit of ErectaStep industrial catwalks is that they are engineered with safety in mind. These systems adhere to rigorous safety standards (including OSHA and OH&S compliance) and are crafted using high-quality aluminum components that ensure durability and reliability. Slip-resistant surfaces, sturdy handrails, and well-engineered structural components combine to create a secure pathway for your workers, thereby promoting a safer working environment.
Quick Shipping and Installation
For most industrial operations, time is of the essence. Fortunately, Northern Platforms has the inventory of ErectaStep industrial catwalks you need ready to ship as soon as possible. Moreover, our ErectaStep catwalk systems are simple to install. The modular design enables faster assembly and requires no special tools or boom trucks. Northern Platforms’ team can also assist you from start to finish! That means your operations can benefit from reduced downtime while ensuring a swift return to full capacity. This efficiency also extends to maintenance, as the modular components can be easily replaced for reconfigured as needed.
Choose Northern Platforms for Your Industrial Catwalk Needs
As Western Canada’s premier access and loading solutions distributor, Northern Platforms takes pride in offering top-tier products and services that can elevate your operations’ safety and efficiency. Our partnership with trusted manufacturers like ErectaStep underscores this commitment. With our offering of ErectaStep industrial catwalks, Northern Platforms enables you to create a pathway that surpasses obstacles, optimizes operations and enhances safety.
Whether you’re looking to install an industrial catwalk for the first time or are considering upgrading your existing infrastructure, Northern Platforms has the expertise, products, and dedication to help you find the best fit! Contact us today to see for yourself how ErectaStep industrial catwalks can transform your industrial facility into a safer and more efficient space.
When it comes to ensuring the safety of your workers, investing in the right equipment is paramount. Companies that prioritize safety not only avoid severe penalties from regulatory bodies like OSHA and OH&S but also create a secure and efficient work environment.
A modular access platform from Northern Platforms is one essential piece of equipment that can significantly enhance workplace safety. These platforms offer versatility, durability, and ease of use. If you’re considering investing in modular access platforms, here are four key features to look for and why the ErectaStep modular access platform stands out. Keep reading to find out more!
1) Corrosion Resistance: Ensuring Longevity and Cost Efficiency
The unpredictable nature of weather and the potential exposure to hazardous chemicals means you need equipment that can withstand these challenges. Corrosion-resistant materials are a must for any modular access platform. With Northern Platforms’ ErectaStep offering, you can rest assured that your investment will remain intact over time, free from rust or corrosion. By opting for corrosion-resistant modular access platforms like ErectaStep, you ensure your workers’ safety and make a cost-effective long-term investment that enhances your operation’s bottom line.
2) Slip Resistance: Mitigating Fall Risks
Workplace accidents caused by slips and falls can have serious consequences. Slip-resistant surfaces on staircases and platforms are crucial for preventing such incidents. The inclusion of slip-resistant features in Northern Platforms’ ErectaStep modular access platforms provides firm footing even in challenging conditions. Eliminating the common threat of slippery surfaces can significantly improve overall safety levels and reduce the likelihood of these accidents.
3) Ease of Installation: Saving Time and Resources
While fall protection is of the utmost importance, the installation process shouldn’t be a cumbersome task. Some modular access platforms can be complex and time-consuming to set up, causing unnecessary delays and additional costs. Opting for a modular access platform that offers easy installation, upgrades, and configuration can save valuable time and resources. ErectaStep’s design allows for seamless assembly through bolt-together components, ensuring swift deployment and customizability.
4) Mobility and Repurposability: Flexibility for Dynamic Projects
For some projects, mobility and adaptability are key factors. A modular access platform should not only serve your current project but also be flexible enough for future configurations or projects. Configurable platforms and equipment, like those offered by Nothern Platforms‘ inventory of ErectaStep, enable you to tackle more complex projects efficiently. Whether you need to reposition the platform within a single project or repurpose it for different projects or sites, having the correct mobility elements in place ensures efficiency and adaptability.
ErectaStep and Northern Platforms: Your Solution for Safety and Flexibility
Northern Platforms’ ErectaStep modular access platforms embody all the essential features mentioned above, making it a top choice for enhancing workplace safety and efficiency. With its modular components, ErectaStep offers limitless configurations to address your fall protection needs. Let Northern Platforms’ team of safe access solution experts help you custom design an ErectaStep modular access platform system that suits the needs of your operation.
