Refinery Loading Platforms & Worker Access - SafeRack

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Innovative Safety and Loading Solutions for Refinery Operations

SafeRack provides refinery loading platforms, oil refinery loading arms, and safe access platforms for refinery maintenance to support the demanding operational and safety requirements of the refining industry. Our solutions ensure worker safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in upstream, midstream, and downstream refinery applications.

Refineries handle hazardous chemicals, high-temperature processes, and bulk fuel transfers, making OSHA-compliant fall protection and safety equipment essential. SafeRack’s customizable refinery bulk fuel loading and access solutions enhance safety by providing stable platforms, secure gangways, and containment systems for truck and railcar loading operations.

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Refineries

Trusted Refinery Safety & Access Solutions

With decades of experience delivering trusted safety products and services, SafeRack is a leading provider of access and fall protection solutions for refineries, distribution terminals, pipelines, and storage facilities. Our refinery loading platforms are engineered to withstand harsh operating environments while providing secure, OSHA-compliant access for maintenance and fuel-loading operations.

From early-stage engineering and consultation to full installation support and ongoing maintenance, SafeRack ensures that refineries have the best-in-class safety equipment, fall protection systems, and loading arms needed to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Products

Ensuring Safe and Efficient Transfer of Crude and Refined Products

After crude oil is extracted, it must be transported and refined into usable petroleum products. Once refined, these products are then distributed to storage terminals, fuel depots, and end users. The majority of transportation in the oil and gas industry involves moving crude oil and hazardous liquids to and from refineries using trucks, railcars, and barges.

SafeRack provides refinery loading platforms, oil refinery loading arms, and refinery bulk fuel loading solutions to support the safe and efficient transfer of crude and refined products such as sulfur, LPG, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, fuel oils, asphalt, naphtha, and blended gasoline. Whether handling truck and railcar loading safety solutions or ensuring compliance with OSHA refinery safety equipment regulations, SafeRack’s solutions help facilities improve workflow, minimize risk, and maintain compliance.

Refineries require reliable safe access platforms for refinery maintenance to protect workers navigating the complex maze of equipment and piping found in industrial facilities. SafeRack’s safety gates provide essential fall protection for refinery workers, securing access points such as ladders, elevated workspaces, and other hazardous openings. Our full range of OSHA-compliant refinery safety solutions enhances efficiency while ensuring safe, seamless operations across all refinery processes.

Refinery Loading Equipment for Safe, Efficient Operations

Loading Arms

SafeRack’s oil refinery loading arms streamline bulk fuel transfer operations by coordinating with pipe, electrical, and civil engineers to resolve challenges related to vehicle access and liquid handling. With the widest selection of swivel joints available, SafeRack ensures that refinery bulk fuel loading solutions operate smoothly and efficiently.

Our team of loading arm experts works closely with refineries to guide them through every phase of the design process, from selecting the right materials and dimensions to ensuring compliance with OSHA refinery safety equipment standards. Whether for railcar loading systems or truck loading operations, SafeRack delivers customized, high-performance loading arms that enhance safety, reliability, and productivity.

Spill Containment Solutions

SafeRack’s spill containment systems meet the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation 40 CFR 112 and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, providing critical protection against hazardous spills. Our comprehensive refinery bulk fuel loading solutions prevent leaks, control spills, and protect surrounding environments, keeping waterways and work areas compliant and contamination-free.

With an extensive range of spill containment products, SafeRack ensures that refineries, fuel terminals, and storage facilities have tailored solutions to meet their specific safety and regulatory needs.

Access Stairs and Crossovers

SafeRack’s ErectaStep Industrial Series provides safe access platforms for refinery maintenance, offering modular metal stairs and maintenance platforms that improve worker mobility and fall protection for refinery workers. Our patented five-component design allows for flexible configurations, making it easy to customize access solutions for complex refinery layouts.

From simple two-step footbridges to crossover stairs spanning pipes, cables, dike walls, and berms, SafeRack’s refinery loading platforms ensure secure, OSHA-compliant worker access in even the most challenging environments.

FAQ

How do SafeRack’s gangways improve safety during energy product loading and unloading?

SafeRack’s self-adjusting gangways provide safe, OSHA-compliant access to tank trucks, railcars, and barges transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined fuels. Equipped with four-rail safety cages and available in powered options, our gangways minimize fall risks and ensure safe, efficient loading and unloading in high-volume energy operations.

Can SafeRack’s loading arms handle corrosive and flammable materials?

Yes. SafeRack’s carbon steel loading arms are built to safely transfer a wide range of energy products, including crude oil, LNG, and petrochemicals. With PTFE-sealed swivel joints for chemical resistance and vapor recovery systems for EPA compliance, these arms are designed to withstand harsh environments while maintaining safety and efficiency.

How does SafeRack help prevent spills and environmental hazards at energy facilities?

SafeRack provides a range of spill containment solutions, including pans, berms, and wheel chocks, to capture leaks during the transfer of oil, gas, and petrochemicals. These systems help energy facilities stay compliant with EPA regulations while protecting workers and the environment from hazardous spills.

Why is grounding important in energy loading operations, and how does SafeRack help?

Grounding is critical in energy operations to prevent static discharge, which can ignite flammable vapors during the transfer of crude oil, LNG, and refined fuels. SafeRack’s grounding and bonding systems ensure a secure ground connection before product flow begins, reducing fire and explosion risks and maintaining compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards.

Can SafeRack customize safety platforms and access systems for energy facilities?

Absolutely. SafeRack offers customizable access solutions, including gangways, platforms, stairs, and fall protection systems, specifically designed for the complex needs of energy facilities. Our modular systems are built to withstand harsh environments while improving worker safety and operational efficiency.

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What Customers Are Saying

★★★★★

We are happy with your service. We are happy with your service.

By Marius S. from Baniyas Oil Field Supplies

★★★★★

Custom Made Work Platform Fast and Professional! I approached SafeRack because of my interest in the G Series of Roll-A-Step. Few days later, Bryce Jordan came to my facility to investigate on my need and potential future ones. Quotes and commercial arrangement has been set quickly. Communication between SafeRack and I was fast and professional. Before reception of our platform, we have been invited to visit the SafeRack facility. This place is amazingly clean, partially robotized and professional. Purchased platform is nicely manufactured and easy to use. Later we worked on a custom made platform. Despite the fact that my specifications were not easily reachable, they provide me a solution the same week. I totally recommend this company.

By Arnaud . from Queyron

★★★★★

My rep, Brandon Harrison, was highly capable. My rep, Brandon Harrison, was highly capable. It was an unplanned replacement of an existing platform. Not matching the existing carriage system would prevent an easy replacement. Cost of the rack could have also prevented the purchase, but a good design gives a good final product that was easy to install and easy to use. The use of the unloading platform was not intuitive to some operators. I found it best to push the top step to start lowering the rack. Some operators just used the side handles with much more difficulty. A placard that says push here may be useful. Overall, I would recommend this product, it feels sturdy, has a good safety color pattern, and is easy to maneuver.

By Doug S. from Calumet Specialties

★★★★

Went above and beyond. Linda Hardee couldn't be more helpful. Every question was answered promptly and accurately. Easy to work with. Product was delivered within two weeks of order. Sales department went above and beyond to get all the answers that were needed.

By Bill K. from The Press of Atlantic City

★★★★★

Rolling Stairs The quality of the brands met our customer's satisfaction.

By Richard R. from Shining Ray Global

★★★★★

It meets IBC code. Customer Service very good at taking care of a paint miscommunication.

By Randy D. from North Georgia Christian Academy