Industrial and commercial rooftops are working environments.
Maintenance technicians may need to reach HVAC units, exhaust fans, air-handling equipment, ductwork, communications systems, piping, solar equipment, or other rooftop assets. Yet the route to that equipment is often unclear: workers may cross uneven roof surfaces, step around penetrations, navigate over pipes, walk close to skylights, or take indirect paths around mechanical units.
A rooftop safety system should do more than protect workers at the point where maintenance occurs. It should provide a safe, repeatable route from the roof access point to the equipment being serviced.
Many rooftop safety discussions focus on the edge of the building. Roof edges are important, but they are not the only hazard workers face.
The route across the roof can introduce its own risks and inefficiencies. A technician may need to walk around rooftop units, cross piping or ductwork, move through wet or icy areas, pass near skylights, or carry tools and replacement parts over surfaces not designed for regular foot traffic.
When a rooftop does not have a designated access route, every worker may choose a slightly different path. That creates inconsistency, increases the chance of shortcutting, and makes it harder for facility managers to establish reliable rooftop work procedures.
A planned rooftop access walkway creates a clear answer to a simple question: How should a worker safely get from the roof entry point to the equipment?
Common Rooftop Access Challenges
Workers Are Forced to Step Over Obstacles
Ductwork, piping, conduit, cable trays, curbs, and mechanical equipment can interrupt a direct route across the roof. Repeatedly stepping over these obstacles may seem minor, but it can become more difficult when workers are carrying tools, wearing bulky PPE, dealing with poor weather, or navigating the roof in low light.
Rooftop crossover stairs provide a defined route over obstructions so workers do not need to climb across equipment or search for a safer way around it.
Service Equipment Is Located Far From the Roof Hatch
A roof hatch or ladder may provide access to the roof, but it does not necessarily provide access to the equipment that needs maintenance. If the HVAC unit is on the opposite side of the building—or separated by a field of ducts, pipes, and rooftop units—the travel path should be considered part of the safety design.
A rooftop walkway system can connect access points to frequently serviced equipment, reducing unnecessary travel across unprotected or difficult roof areas.
Roof Surfaces Are Not Designed for Regular Traffic
Not every roof surface is suitable for repeated foot traffic. Regular walking can affect roofing materials, increase wear in high-traffic areas, and create unstable or uncomfortable footing in wet, icy, or debris-covered conditions.
A purpose-built rooftop walkway provides a more intentional route for maintenance personnel while helping concentrate traffic where it is expected.
There Is No Defined Work Area Around Equipment
Even after workers reach an HVAC unit or fan, they may not have a stable, protected place to stand while performing maintenance. This can be a concern when equipment is near an edge, beside an opening, elevated above the roof surface, or surrounded by other obstacles.
Work platforms, guardrails, and access stairs can create a dedicated maintenance area around rooftop equipment, making routine service more efficient and more predictable.
Components of a Safer Rooftop Access Route
A safe rooftop route is not necessarily one product. It is usually a system of access features selected around the building, the equipment layout, and the tasks maintenance teams perform.
Safe Entry at Roof Hatches and Ladders
The first transition onto the roof is one of the most important areas to assess. Workers need a stable way to step from a hatch, ladder, or access door onto the roof surface without immediately being exposed to an opening, edge, or awkward change in elevation.
Depending on the layout, the solution may include guardrails, self-closing safety gates, handrails, or a small landing platform. Roof openings, hatches, and ladder access points should always receive particular attention during a rooftop safety assessment.
Defined Walkways
A rooftop access walkway creates a designated travel path between entry points and service equipment. It can help workers avoid obstacles, clarify where foot traffic should occur, and support more consistent maintenance routes.
The walkway should be planned around the real path technicians take—not an idealized drawing of the roof. Consider how workers carry tools, where they stop, which units receive the most service, and whether the route remains practical in changing weather conditions.
Crossover Stairs
Where pipes, ducts, conduits, cable trays, or rooftop structures block the path, crossover stairs can provide a safer alternative to climbing over or squeezing around obstacles.
Crossover systems create safer access to rooftop HVAC, ducting, piping, and air-conditioning equipment. The practical benefit is simple: workers gain a clear route across the obstruction rather than having to improvise one.
Protected Maintenance Platforms
Some rooftop assets need more than a walkway. If workers must regularly service equipment in a constrained or exposed location, a dedicated platform can provide the stable working area they need.
A maintenance platform may be appropriate around rooftop HVAC units, fans, access doors, elevated equipment, or other assets where workers need room for inspection, cleaning, repair, or component replacement.
Guardrails and Barriers
Guardrails can provide collective fall protection around exposed edges, roof openings, hatches, elevated work areas, and other locations where workers may be at risk. They are especially valuable because they protect the work area without requiring the worker to connect to an anchor point before every task.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction, building, and application. However, the broader principle remains the same: guardrails, barriers, and properly designed access routes can reduce exposure to rooftop fall hazards and support safer routine work.
Always assess the applicable requirements for the province, site, roof condition, and scope of work before selecting a system.
Non-Penetrating Systems Where Appropriate
One concern with rooftop safety upgrades is preserving the roof membrane. In appropriate applications, non-penetrating guardrails and modular access systems can provide a practical solution without creating unnecessary roof penetrations.
The appropriate approach depends on roof type, structural capacity, wind exposure, equipment layout, manufacturer requirements, and the specific hazards present. A site review is essential before selecting any rooftop system.
Build a Rooftop Route That Works Every Day
Safe rooftop access is not only about reaching the roof. It is about giving workers a reliable way to move across it, around it, and safely into the areas where maintenance actually happens.
Northern Platforms helps facilities create practical rooftop access and fall-protection solutions around their equipment layouts, maintenance needs, and site constraints.
Need a safer route to rooftop HVAC or mechanical equipment? Contact Northern Platforms to discuss rooftop walkways, crossover stairs, guardrails, and modular access platforms.
Flatbed fall protection depends on where workers need to perform the task.
Some jobs require workers to access the trailer deck to inspect cargo, adjust tarps, or work around the load. Other tasks can be completed from beside the trailer, but still require a stable, elevated work area to reach straps, tarp hardware, trailer-mounted equipment, or elevated cargo safely.
Portable guardrails and mobile work platforms can both improve flatbed safety, but they serve different purposes. Portable guardrails create a temporary protective barrier for deck-level work. Mobile work platforms provide a guarded workspace beside the trailer.
The right option depends on the task, trailer type, cargo, work location, and amount of flexibility the operation needs.
Start With Where the Worker Needs to Stand
The most important question is straightforward: does the worker need to be on the trailer deck, or can the task be completed safely from beside the trailer?
This distinction should guide the fall-protection decision.
A worker adjusting materials across the top of a load may need a different approach than someone inspecting straps along the trailer side. Likewise, a driver working on a step deck or lowboy may have different access requirements than a crew handling a standard flatbed at a fixed loading location.
Choosing equipment based only on trailer height can lead to a poor fit. A better approach is to assess the actual work, where it happens, and how the worker moves through the task.
Portable Guardrails for Deck-Level Work
Portable guardrails are removable fall-protection systems that create a defined barrier around the trailer deck or work area.
They can be useful when workers need to stand on the flatbed, move along the deck, or work around cargo. Rather than relying only on individual fall-arrest equipment, portable guardrails create a physical boundary that helps protect workers during deck-level tasks.
Portable guardrails may be appropriate when workers need to:
Complete deck-level cargo inspections
Adjust tarps or load-protection materials
Access securement points beyond the reach of a side platform
Work near the centre or far side of a load
Reposition dunnage, edge protection, or other materials
Move along the trailer during loading or unloading
Complete work at changing job sites or delivery locations
Because the system is portable, it can move with the trailer or be used at different work locations. However, it must still be compatible with the trailer, load configuration, and task. Crews also need enough time and space to set it up, inspect it, and use it correctly.
Mobile Work Platforms for Trailer-Side Access
Mobile work platforms provide a stable, guarded work area beside a flatbed trailer.
They allow workers to reach certain elevated tasks without climbing directly onto the trailer deck. The platform can be rolled into position beside the work area, then moved along the trailer as loading, inspection, or securement tasks change.
Mobile work platforms can be useful for:
Inspecting the side of a load
Checking accessible straps, chains, binders, and edge protection
Reaching tarp straps, buckles, and other hardware
Accessing trailer-side equipment
Completing maintenance or inspection work
Carrying tools or small parts to the work area
Reaching low-profile cargo from an elevated side position
RollaStep MP Series mobile work platforms can be particularly useful for flatbed applications that require more room than a conventional ladder can provide. A larger platform gives workers space to stand, handle tools, and complete the task from a guarded work area.
For safe use, the platform needs stable, level ground and enough clearance beside the trailer. It should not be placed where vehicle traffic, forklifts, uneven surfaces, or poor lighting make positioning difficult.
Compare the Work, Not Just the Equipment
Portable guardrails and mobile platforms should be selected based on how the task is completed.
If workers need to…
The better fit may be…
Work on or move across the trailer deck
Portable guardrails
Access the centre or far side of a load
Portable guardrails
Adjust cargo-protection materials on the deck
Portable guardrails
Inspect cargo or securement from beside the trailer
Mobile work platforms
Access tarp hardware, trailer-side equipment, or side-mounted securement points
Mobile work platforms
Move the access solution along the trailer as the task changes
Mobile work platforms
Complete elevated side work with tools or inspection equipment
Mobile work platforms
The distinction is not always absolute. A mobile platform may help workers reach the trailer side before they use a portable guardrail system for deck-level work. In some operations, both systems may be useful at different points in the same workflow.
Trailer and Cargo Variation Matter
Trailer type and cargo profile can affect whether portable guardrails or mobile work platforms are practical.
A standard flatbed, step deck, lowboy, or trailer with side kits may all have different deck heights and access needs. The same is true for cargo. Pipe, lumber, fabricated steel, machinery, crated materials, and oversized loads can change where workers need to stand and what they need to reach.
Before selecting a system, consider:
Trailer length, deck height, and configuration
Cargo height, width, and location
Position of straps, chains, binders, and tarp hardware
Whether workers need access to the deck, load centre, or trailer side
Available clearance around the trailer
Surface and weather conditions where the work occurs
Whether the equipment needs to travel with the trailer or remain at one facility
A solution that works well for one trailer-and-load combination may not be the right fit for every job.
Choose Northern Platforms for Flatbed Fall Protection
The best flatbed fall-protection solution is the one that allows workers to complete the task without relying on unsafe climbing, inconsistent ladder use, or improvised workarounds.
Need help choosing flatbed fall protection that fits your operation? Contact Northern Platforms to discuss mobile work platforms, portable guardrail options, and practical access solutions.
Loading arms are some of the hardest-working pieces of equipment on an industrial site. In truck and rail loading applications, operators rely on them every shift to move product safely, connect cleanly, and keep loading operations running as they should.
But without a proper maintenance program, reliable loading equipment can quickly become a source of leaks, downtime, and safety hazards. Seals wear down. Couplers collect dirt and debris. Swivels loosen. Balance mechanisms drift out of adjustment. In Alberta’s outdoor industrial environments, snow, ice, freeze–thaw cycles, and de-icing chemicals can accelerate that wear even further.
That’s why Northern Platforms provides loading arm maintenance, inspection, and repair services for Alberta industrial sites. Regular maintenance helps identify issues early, extend equipment life, and keep loading arms working safely alongside your truck and rail loading platforms. In this article, we’ll discuss some simple loading arm maintenance tips and how our team can help.
1. Inspect Seals, O-Rings, and Couplers for Wear
Seals are one of the most important maintenance items on a loading arm. They are also one of the most application-specific.
The correct seal material depends on the product being transferred, the operating temperature, the additives in the product, and the chemical compatibility requirements of the site. Using the wrong seals can compromise the rest of your loading arm, leading to product leaks and other long-term issues.
During inspection, maintenance teams should check:
Whether the seal material is compatible with the product
Whether seals are rated for the expected temperature range
Whether seals are cracked, flattened, swollen, hardened, or torn
Whether nose seals and O-rings show early signs of wear
Whether replacement seals follow the manufacturer’s changeout procedure
2. Keep Latches, Handles, and Couplers Clean
Loading arm couplers come into contact with multiple trucks or railcars, and every connection creates an opportunity for dirt, product residue, ice, or debris to collect on the equipment. In the long-term, this build-up can create a flawed seal and may prevent the coupler from latching correctly to the truck adaptor.
To prevent this, operators and maintenance teams should regularly inspect and clean:
Coupler faces
Latch areas
Handles
Locking mechanisms
Sealing surfaces
Parking adaptors
Vapour recovery connections, where applicable
In other words, a coupler that does not latch cleanly should be inspected before loading continues. Forcing the connection may damage the coupler, compromise the seal, or create an unsafe loading condition.
3. Check Loading Arm Balance and Movement
A properly balanced loading arm should be easy for an operator to move into position. It should not drop unexpectedly, require excessive lifting force, or sit too low for ergonomic connection.
Over time, these systems can drift, making it harder and harder for operators to connect to the tanker.
During inspection, maintenance teams should check:
Whether the arm stays where it is positioned
Whether the operator must force the arm up or down
Whether the coupler sits at the correct loading height
Whether the arm returns safely to its parked position
Whether the adjustment hardware is secure and in good condition
Whether the arm moves smoothly through its full operating range
If a loading arm suddenly feels heavier, drops faster than expected, or no longer parks correctly, it should be inspected before continued use.
4. Confirm the Loading Arm Does Not Clash With Gangways or Platforms
Loading arms do not operate in isolation. They usually work alongside platforms, gangways, safety cages, guardrails, pipe supports, vapour recovery arms, and vehicle access systems.
That means maintenance should include a review of how the loading arm moves within the full loading area. Remember to check that the loading arm can move freely without clashing with nearby obstructions.
5. Include the Platform, Gangway, and Safety Cage in the Inspection
Loading arm maintenance should not stop at the arm itself. Operators rely on the full access system to load trucks and railcars safely.
As part of a broader inspection, check:
Gangway hinges, pins, springs, and gas shocks
Safety cage alignment and weld condition
Guardrails, toe boards, and self-closing gates
Platform grating and slip resistance
How Northern Platforms Can Help
Northern Platforms supports Alberta industrial sites with inspection, repair, and maintenance services for loading arms, gangways, and other truck and rail loading platform systems.
Our maintenance work is completed according to the applicable manufacturer manuals and service requirements for the equipment on site. This helps ensure that loading arms, couplers, swivels, seals, balance mechanisms, gangways, and related components are inspected and serviced using the correct procedures for that specific system.
After the inspection, Northern Platforms provides a clear, easy-to-read report outlining the condition of the equipment, any issues identified, and practical recommendations for repair, replacement, or ongoing maintenance. This gives your team a straightforward record of what was reviewed, what needs attention, and what steps can help keep the loading area operating safely and reliably.
Contact Northern Platforms for Truck and Rail Loading Platform Maintenance
If your loading arms are becoming harder to move, showing signs of wear, or overdue for inspection, Northern Platforms can help. Contact us today to schedule your first site assessment!
Falls from height remain one of the most serious hazards in truck and railcar loading operations, especially when fall protection equipment is not used properly. At Northern Platforms, we specialize in designing and installing systems that go above and beyond to protect workers and eliminate this risk. Keep reading to learn more about the SavkoLock Mechanica Gangway Lockdown system and how it can improve your site’s safety today.
The Problem: Unsafe Gangway Movement
Fall protection, like gangways and safety cages, is essential for all industrial sites. But here’s the truth: despite proper design and specifications, these systems can still create worker safety risks.
For example, consider this situation: In dry bulk and other multi-hatch truck operations, gangway systems often have to be moved or repositioned during loading, unloading, or inspection. In the proper procedure, the operator completes their task on top of the vehicle, walks back to the loading platform, tracks the gangway to the next hatch, lowers it to the new position, and climbs back on top of the vehicle.
Unfortunately, many operators skip these steps. Instead of returning to the platform, they attempt to lift and reposition the gangway while still standing on top of the vehicle. This unauthorized maneuver is a leading cause of accidental falls in loading bays.
The Solution: SavkoLock Mechanical Gangway Lockdown
As we’ve outlined, the above situation poses a significant falling hazard for workers. That’s why Northern Platforms and SafeRack created the SavkoLock Mechanical Gangway Lockdown system.
The function of this system is simple: When the gangway is lowered onto the vehicle, it automatically engages and locks the gangway in the deployed position. While locked, the gangway cannot be lifted, shifted, or adjusted from on top of the vehicle. Once the operator completes their task, they must return to the loading platform and use a foot pedal to release the lock. Since the pedal is located on the platform rather than the truck, the SavkoLock effectively discourages unsafe gangway procedures and ensures proper, comprehensive fall protection.
The SavkoLock was developed through close collaboration between SafeRack and the General Manager of Northern Platforms, Rob Sawchuk. This product demonstrates our unwavering commitment to worker safety in all situations, even the coldest Canadian temperatures.
SavkoLock Product Details
Included T-Frame support structure and mounting brackets, cabling and connections, and protective covers.
Suitable for use in ambient temperatures up to -40°C.
Assemblies available for 24”, 36”, and 48” G4 gangways.
Can be purchased with new gangway systems or retrofitted onto existing G4 gangways from SafeRack.
Easily interchangeable with the previous SafeRack SafeLok solution.
Do you have additional questions about this gangway lockdown system? Contact Northern Platforms through our website or at (780) 986-8825 for more information!
Additional Fall Protection Upgrades Available from Northern Platforms
As Western Canada’s leading experts in truck and railcar fall protection and SafeRack’s Platinum Partner of the Year for 2025, Northern Platforms helps improve the safety of industrial sites every single day. In addition to the SavkoLock, we also stock and supply a variety of other SafeRack products, including:
Safety cages: These systems attach to the front of the gangway and enclose the working area around the hatch when it is lowered. Importantly, safety cages create a guardrail barrier between the operator and the edge of the car. They come in 2-rail, 4-rail, or custom designs.
Safety swing gates: Every unsecured elevated opening on a truck or railcar loading platform poses a risk to workers. Safety swing gates are an easy-to-install solution that mounts to existing guardrail systems. Crucially, they are self-closing, which means that no opening is ever left unguarded.
We also offer preventative maintenance programs for gangways and loading arms that are conducted in strict alignment with OEM manufacturer specifications. Post-inspection, every customer receives a colour-coded report (green, yellow, red) that clearly identifies the condition of each component and prioritizes any required action.
Contact Us Today for Truck and Railcar Fall Protection
Whether you are interested in a brand-new railcar fall protection or simply retrofitting existing systems for better worker safety, Northern Platforms can help. Explore our products, request a quote, or call our office to get started!
Alberta’s pipeline sector is moving again. With new oilfield and pipeline projects recently approved across the province, construction and operations teams are returning to the field — and with them comes the full range of access challenges that any active pipeline site presents. Workers need to cross over pipe runs and berm walls. Technicians need safe, stable platforms to reach valves, actuators, and instruments. Metering stations need compliant work surfaces built to support routine inspection and maintenance.
Modular access platforms address all of these needs faster and more cost-effectively than most project teams expect. Here’s what they are, where they fit on a pipeline site, and how Northern Platforms can get them to your project.
Three Applications for Modular Platforms on Pipeline Projects
Pipeline sites create access demands at every stage of construction. The three most common requirements we see on Alberta pipeline projects are crossovers, valve access platforms, and metering station decks.
Pipeline Crossovers
Above-ground pipe runs, containment berms, and valve manifolds create obstacles that workers need to cross safely, repeatedly, and quickly. When no crossover is in place, workers might resort to unsafe crossings. This is when slips, trips, and falls happen.
A modular pipeline crossover provides a safe stairway over the obstruction. ErectaStep crossover units are available in configurations to accommodate a wide range of pipe and berm heights, with anti-slip grating, full guardrails, and self-closing safety gates at both landings.
Because the platforms bolt together without welding or cranes, they can be positioned and reconfigured as construction progresses and pipe routing changes. When the project phase is complete, the same units can be disassembled and redeployed elsewhere on site or at a different facility entirely.
Valve Access Platforms
Isolation valves, check valves, and actuators are often located at height, in tight quarters, or in positions that require a worker to lean, overreach, or improvise access. On the other hand, a properly configured valve access platform puts a stable, compliant work surface directly at the valve—at the right height, with handrails and a safety gate, and enough deck space for a technician to work with both hands.
Metering Station Platforms
Much like valve access platforms, safe access to metering stations is crucial on active worksites. Modular platforms for metering station applications can be configured to provide access at multiple elevations within a single station, with interconnected walkways, stairs, and landings sized to the specific equipment layout. The ErectaStep system’s modular design means platforms can be specified to fit around existing piping and structures without requiring custom engineering drawings — the configuration tool produces accurate schematics in hours, not weeks.
Key Features of Modular Pipeline Platforms from Northern Platforms
The advantages of modular access platforms come down to four things that matter on an active project site:
Speed. ErectaStep units are prefabricated, in stock, and ship immediately. Northern Platforms carries ErectaStep inventory in Alberta, which means no border delays and no waiting on fabrication queues. For a project with a tight construction schedule, that availability can mean the difference between a compliant site and a work stoppage.
Simplicity. ErectaStep platforms bolt together using standard tools. No welding, no crane lifts, no specialty contractors required. A small crew can assemble a complete crossover or valve access platform in hours.
Compliance. Every ErectaStep unit is OSHA and Alberta OHS compliant out of the box — guardrails, anti-slip surfaces, load ratings, and safety gates included. No additional engineering certification required for standard configurations.
Flexibility. Modular platforms aren’t single-use infrastructure. Once a pipeline construction phase wraps up, the same units can be disassembled and reconfigured for a permanent installation at the completed facility — valve access platforms around new equipment, crossovers at permanent piping manifolds, or work platforms at compression and metering stations. The investment travels with the project.
Choose Northern Platforms for Modular Access Platforms
Have an upcoming pipeline project in Alberta and need compliant access platforms on a tight timeline? Contact the Northern Platforms team with your project details for a free quote. For Alberta-based sites, we also offer free site visits and assessments.
Does your operation have the equipment it needs? If not, Northern Platforms is here to help. As a leading Western Canada supplier of SafeRack and OPW products, our team specializes in building railcar loading and unloading systems that protect workers and maintain throughput at the same time. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of railcar loading arms and platforms that we offer, broken down by application.
Common equipment considerations: Loading arm, grounding/bonding, vapour management where required, overfill protection, spill containment, gangway or access platform, fall protection, heated or jacketed components
Railcar Loading Systems for Refined Fuels (Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel)
Refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel require loading systems that support fast, controlled, and clean transfer. Because these products are flammable or combustible, the system must be designed to reduce ignition risk, control vapours where required, prevent spills, and keep workers safely positioned during loading. Key design considerations for refined fuel loading systems include:
Type of railcar: General service tank car for flammable or combustible liquids
Type of loading: Top or bottom loading; gasoline is commonly handled with closed loading and vapour recovery (where required)
Common equipment considerations: Loading arm, dry disconnect or tight-fill couplers, vapour recovery arm or line, grounding/bonding, overfill protection, emergency shutoff system, gangway or access platform, fall protection
Railcar Loading Systems for Natural Gas/LPG (Propane, Butane)
Liquified petroleum gas (LPG) is transported in pressurized tank cars and presents a very different risk profile than crude bitumen or refined fuels. Loading systems must maintain proper pressure during loading and unloading. Additionally, platforms and racks must meet strict industry standards (NFPA 53). Key considerations for these loading systems include:
Common equipment considerations: Pressure-rated loading arm, secure couplers, emergency shutoff valves, breakaway protection, vapour return or equalization line where required, gas detection, gangway or access platform, fall protection
Railcar Loading Systems for Ammonia (NH3)
Railcar loading systems for LPG and ammonia share several characteristics. Both products are transported under pressure, both require secure connections, and both rely on closed transfer systems to maintain containment. However, ammonia introduces an additional layer of risk: it is highly hazardous to workers if released. As a result, ammonia loading systems must be designed with particular attention to leak prevention, emergency shutoff, vapour or vent management, and safe operator access. Key design considerations for ammonia loading systems include:
Common equipment considerations: Loading arm, emergency shutoff system, secure couplers, vapour/vent management, gas detection, eyewash and safety shower access, gangway or access platform, fall protection
Railcar Loading Systems for Molten Sulphur
Molten sulphur is one of the more complex bulk liquid loading applications because the product must be kept hot enough to remain in a liquid state. If the product cools during transfer, it can begin to solidify inside the loading arm, piping, valves, or railcar connection point. Details about molten sulphur loading systems:
Type of railcar: Insulated tank car designed for molten sulphur service
Type of loading: Heated top loading through the railcar hatch
Key loading concern: Maintaining product temperature, preventing solidification, managing H₂S exposure, avoiding spills or residue, and protecting operators from burns
Common equipment considerations: Steam-jacketed or heat-traced loading arm, heated piping, vapour management or venting provisions, spill control, gangway or access platform, safety cage, fall protection, eyewash and safety shower access
Crude, LPG, refined fuels, ammonia, and molten sulphur all move by rail, but they all require different infrastructure. Each product has its own requirements for tank car fittings, loading arms, vapour control, fall protection, safety systems, and more.
As a full-service provider, Northern Platforms specializes in designing and installing complete turn-key railcar loading solutions for crude oil, refined fuels, propane, butane, ammonia, molten sulphur, and more. We have nearly 30 years of experience and have worked with some of the largest industrial operations in Western Canada.
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Ready to get started? Contact our team with your project details today.
Is your specific application missing from this list? We’d still love to hear from you. Request a quote through our website or call our office to get started on a turnkey railcar loading platform customized specifically for your operation.
