In the manufacturing industry, chemical safety ensures worker well-being while maintaining operational efficiency. With hazardous substances at play, it’s essential to implement appropriate safety measures to minimize risk without impacting production. This article covers key aspects of chemical safety and outlines essential safety guidelines. Key Points You’ll Learn: The Importance of Chemical Safety Manufacturing facilities
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Chemical Safety in Manufacturing Plants: Protecting Workers & Preventing Accidents

Benefits of a Workplace Health & Safety Program: Compliance, Policies, and Standards
Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) programs protect employees and ensure compliance with OSHA and IBC standards. These programs help prevent accidents, improve productivity, and foster a safer work environment.

Ergonomics and Industrial Platforms: A Key to Safer Work Environments
Ergonomics in industrial platforms plays a crucial role in improving worker safety, comfort, and productivity. By reducing strain and injuries, ergonomic designs help create a more efficient and secure work environment.

Michele Thompson Recognized as 2024 Manufacturing Maven
SafeRack is proud to announce that Michele Thompson, Contract Manager at SafeRack and Sponsorship Director at Women in Manufacturing, has been honored as a 2024 Manufacturing Maven by SC Biz News.

Mobile Stairs – Easy to move and easy to store
This is an example of how RollaStep’s mobile stairs, which are easy to maneuver, can be conveniently moved and stored by a single worker when not in use. Safe and efficient access solutions are at the core of our business at SafeRack. Our RollaStep mobile ladders, stairs, and platforms are part of our OSHA-compliant solutions.
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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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SafeRack Achieves ISO 14001:2105 Certification
We proudly announce SafeRack achieves ISO 14001:2015 certification for their environmental management systems.

NEW – Introducing the Next Generation of Safety Gates
Get lightning-fast safety with the next-generation YellowGate safety gate.

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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SafeRack Receives Safety Award of Merit From Fabricators And Manufacturers Association
SafeRack, LLC located in Andrews, South Carolina was recently chosen to receive a 2024 Safety Award of Merit from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA). Open to all FMA company members, the FMA/CNA Annual Safety Awards recognize metal fabrication companies that adhere to excellence in safety. Sponsored by CNA, the endorsed business insurance carrier for
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Key Considerations for Fall Protection in Bulk Railcar Chemical Loading Operations
When it comes to ensuring safety during bulk railcar chemical loading operations, I place a high priority on effective fall protection. Here are some of the key considerations I keep in mind: 1. Selecting Fall Protection Equipment: 2. Ensuring Ease of Use and Adjustability: 3. Implementing Regular Inspection and Maintenance: 4. Providing Worker Training and
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SafeRack Celebrates a Stellar 2023!
Celebrating Success: SafeRack’s Sales Team Triumphs in 2023 Mount Pleasant, SC – Amidst the backdrop of the USS Yorktown, SafeRack’s sales team recently celebrated a year marked by unwavering commitment to safety and customer excellence. This gathering in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, celebrated achievements and reaffirmed our core mission: to provide safe access solutions and
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SafeRack’s Tailored Solutions for Flammable Solvent Unloading
Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Chemical Unloading with SafeRack’s Loading Arms, Safety Breakaway Couplings, and Dry-Break Disconnects In the world of specialty chemicals, safety, efficiency, and product integrity are non-negotiable. A prominent chemical company in the Southeastern United States recently faced a significant challenge: unloading eight distinct flammable solvents from tank trucks while maintaining the
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Secure Your Operations: Be Ready with Replacement Parts, MAUI Units, and Regular Maintenance
SafeRack is well known for its high-quality bulk loading gangways and fall prevention equipment. Our customers know this, but despite the robust design, equipment damage, and drive-offs—instances where vehicles drive off with the gangways in the lowered position—pose a real threat to your facility’s uptime, throughput, and the expense of demurrage charges. However, having replacement
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Workplace Safety: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice in Industrial Work Environments
In industrial settings, maintaining workplace safety is paramount. Often, organizations establish comprehensive safety policies on paper; however, translating these guidelines into practice presents a considerable challenge. Bridging the gap between policy and practice is crucial to ensuring a truly safe industrial environment. Firstly, effective communication is key to implementing safety policies. These policies must not
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Understanding and Implementing OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations globally harmonized system (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals. The main goal of this update is to improve the quality and consistency of hazard information in the workplace, making it safer for workers to
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Ensuring Safety During Bulk Railcar Chemical Loading: The Role of Fall Protection
Bulk railcar chemical loading is a process that involves potential hazards, including falls from heights. This article highlights the importance of fall protection equipment, such as harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, anchor points, and guardrails, in ensuring the safety of workers during these operations. Harnesses: Securing Workers during Chemical Loading Operations Wearing harnesses during bulk railcar
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Investing in Safety: The ROI of Fall Protection Systems
In the industry landscape, safety has an irreplaceable role, directly influencing productivity, morale, and legal compliance. While all safety aspects are crucial, fall protection systems deserve particular focus given the severity of injuries they prevent. Despite the initial costs of implementation, the return on investment (ROI) for such systems is beyond compelling. It’s a cost-saving
Read moreANSI’s Updated Criteria for Safety Symbols
Industrial and commercial safety isn’t something to play around with, which is why ANSI Safety Symbols are there for everyone’s peace of mind! These graphical symbols can get across important safety messages in a flash – without language barriers getting in the way. Whether you’re reading from left-to-right or right-to-left, these symbols have your back
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Sugar Processing: From Farm to Table
Harvesting and processing agricultural products can be dangerous and processing sugar is no exception. SafeRack specializes in safety and access equipment to keep workers safe in agriculture, industrial, and commercial environments. In this article, we will not only answer questions about harvesting and processing sugar, but also outline some of the equipment used in processing, bulk loading
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Liquid Bulk Tanker Truck Unloading/Loading Procedures
Loading and unloading liquid bulk tankers pose unique operational and safety challenges. Workers must take added precautions when handling flammable and/or combustible materials to avoid potentially catastrophic consequences. In this article, we will review the procedures for safely loading and unloading bulk liquid tankers. What are Tanker Trucks? A tanker truck, or fuel truck,
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CE Course – Increased Efficiency with Prefabricated Modular Stairs, Access Systems, & Ramps
Earn CEU credits with our one-hour course that discusses prefabricated modular metal stairs, access platforms, and ramps. Participants will not only learn about the benefits and relevant codes from OSHA, IBC, and ADA regarding stairs, ladders, and handrails, but they will also learn how to specify modular stair components and configurations to best facilitate code
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SafeRack Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification of Registration
ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA August 30, 2022 —SafeRack, the global leader in industrial safety access, egress, and fall protection systems has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration for Quality as determined by standards developed by the ISO (International Organization of Standardization). Awarded In May 2022, the ISO 9001:2015 certification sets the standard for quality
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Understanding and Mitigating Static Electricity in Industrial Settings
We have all experienced static electricity. It’s the invisible force that makes our hair stand on end or our clothes cling to us. While merely a nuisance in these instances, static electricity can also damage electronics and cause deadly explosions. This is especially true in industrial settings, where common industrial processes such as filling and
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GHS Pictogram Quiz
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the use of pictograms to alert users of the chemical hazards they may be exposed to. The pictogram is the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals standards. Fortunately, it’s known as GHS and consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border
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