FPSO Vessel ErectaStep Installation

SafeRack’s ErectaStep Installations on a FPSO Vessel

SafeRack, a distributor of ErectaStep products and manufacturer of marine loading solutions, completed the delivery of 25 stair and platform configurations for installation on an energy company FPSO (Floating Production, Storage, Offloading) vessel located in Israeli waters in the Mediterranean Sea. ErectaStep’s metal stair and work platform installations are designed to support workers throughout the
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ErectaStep Stair Installation Replaces Scaffolding at Arizona Chemical Manufacturing Facility

At an Arizona chemical manufacturing facility specializing in nitrogen production, SafeRack’s safety and compliance expert configured and supported installing an ErectaStep permanent stair solution. This system replaced the rented scaffolding, providing access to critical valves. The installation of ErectaStep not only improved worker safety, but also increased efficiency in ongoing maintenance, inspections, and access for
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SafeRack Replaces Temporary Scaffolding with Permanent Stairs at Refinery

For over a decade, Citgo had been using temporary scaffolding for accessing wastewater valves and pipes down a 12-foot spill containment embankment. This provisional measure had become a costly, long-term setup, with the refinery spending around $10,000 annually on scaffold rentals, and additional $8,000 when the certification expired for dismantling and rebuilding, alongside regular inspection
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When is a Step Required?

For industrial environments such as manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, and refineries, any break in elevation of 19 inches or more requires the use of a stair, step, or ramp. This requirement is based on standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which aim to prevent falls and other injuries associated with elevation
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Test Stand Access Platform Installation

ErectaStep’s stair and access platform installation at a Cla-Val Valve Test Stand, illustrates a blend of safety, efficiency, and modular design in a tight space. Kinley Construction, a general contractor specializing in industrial construction in North America, spearheaded the construction of a valve Test Stand In the heart of Costa Mesa, CA, at the Cla-Val
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Bulk loading for Phthalic and Maleic Anhydride

Customized Gangways Installation at a Mississippi Specialty Chemical Company

SafeRack successfully completed a significant project for a specialty chemical company located along the Upper Mississippi. This company, specializing in the unloading of Phthalic and Maleic Anhydride liquid railcars and the shipping of various resin products via tank trucks, sought SafeRack’s expertise to improve the safety and efficiency of their operations. Client’s Challenge The primary
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Railcar Unloading Terminal Installation in El Dorado, Kansas

In the heart of El Dorado, Kansas, we recently completed a unique project that showcases our products and consulting and installation services. This 3-spot railcar unloading terminal project was designed for a client specializing in producing petroleum performance-enhancing products. The client’s expertise lies in providing high-quality automotive maintenance services, enhancing the performance and longevity of
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Custom Trolley Beam Fall Protection

Custom Trolley Beam Fall Protection Solution in a Constrained Environment

SafeRack’s Customized Trolley Beam Fall Protection Solution in a Constrained Environment for Food Manufacturing Facility SafeRack, known for its innovative safety solutions, completed a critical fall protection project at a food manufacturing facility. This project was distinguished by the need to engineer and install a system in a remarkably tight space, presenting unique challenges. The
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Hydrochloric Acid Railcar Loading Station

Hydrochloric Acid Railcar Loading Station

This is an installation of a new Hydrochloric Acid railcar loading station. The project scope included a new galvanized access platform, flat ramp telescoping gangway, powder-coated orange four-rail elevating cage, and a new by-pass arm.  Since HCI is a highly corrosive medium, a standard loading arm was not an option. The customer was using chemical
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Lanxess Oleum Loading Facility

Project Profile – Lanxess Oleum Loading Facility

Location Memphis, Tennessee Project Oleum Single Spot Top Loading Rail Car Station Service Demo, Design, Foundations, Erection with SafeRack MaxRack Client LANXESS Chemical Materials/Product Oleum Materials/Product NGL components SafeRack was approached by Senior Mechanical Engineer, Richard Davenport, to provide a Turn-key offering for a single spot rail loading solution. Adamant about having one point of
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Custom Alaska MarinaStep Installation

In the high seas of remote Alaska, loading and unloading people and supplies can be treacherous. SafeRack’s MarinaStep custom marine gangway proved to be the perfect solution for a local fish processor’s safety improvements. In the case of this particular project, the berthing area was not square with the face of the dock causing the
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Cemex GulfCoast Cement Truck Loading Safety Cage

Cemex – GX Gangway with Powered RetractAlok Installation

Cemex is a global building materials company headquartered in Mexico with ready-mix concrete, aggregate, and cement facilities serving more than 50 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. When their Gulf Coast cement loading plant was ready to improve efficiency and safety, our GX Gangway system with RetractAlok was the perfect
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Access to Shafer cabinets for maintenance and servicing

Beautiful West Texas!!!!! Believe it or not- SafeRack has many jobs that happen overnight and platforms are imperative before closing a job like this installation ErectaSteps modular design is patented and installations like this are simple and often can be installed in a day. We were asked for “Removable Handrails“ for easy access to the
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HollyFrontier Asphalt Terminal

3D scan technology eliminates human error on complicated industrial applications

Location Glendale, AZ Project Asphalt Loading Terminal Product 720′ loading platform, tracking gangways and pivoting safety cage, vapor fans & many other terminal safety features. Client HollyFrontier Materials/Product Asphalt Retrofitting new equipment in an industrial facility can be challenging, especially with pipes, pipe bridges, and many other obstacles. SafeRack, leading the industry in innovation, manufactured
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Project Profile – RollaStep as a Scaffolding Alternative

A large tire manufacturing plant had to regularly access their heat exchangers, a piece of equipment that is used in transferring heat between a solid object and a fluid, or between two or more fluids. Workers needed a work platform to access these heat exchangers for maintenance every 4-6 weeks throughout the year. Each time scaffolding was rented and
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NGL fractionation loading terminal

Railcar NGL Fractionation Loading Terminal

Location McPherson, Kansas Project NGL Fractionation Loading Terminal Product SafeRack gangways, loading arms, and Hemco pivot mounts retrofit Client Oneok, Natural Gas Liquids Segment Materials/Product NGL components Project Profile: Railcar NGL Fractionation Loading Terminal for ONEOK ONEOK is committed to making continuous improvements to conserve resources and protect its employees, and SafeRack was proud to
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