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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

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There was a free wrench included in the shipment. I love his customer service skills (they are blue ninja level). The first thing I noticed is how quick and easy the ErectAStep went together, that is really the plus here, reduced labor. The second was the complete look, the diamond tread pattern to the yellow handrails give the unit a serious professional appeal… plus there was a free wrench included in the shipment. Now if I just order a dozen more pieces of the platform I could have a complete free wrench set! Your people and the product are Pro.

By Phillip W. from FMC Technologies

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I consider all areas to be excellent. Every time I reach out to Molly, she is quick to respond or if needed to do a sight visit she is readily available. Molly does an excellent job of responding to our needs. I would recommend buying these products. Products are high quality and competitively priced.

By Julio D. from The Lubrizol Corporation

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Well-designed. I like the versatility of the gate to go in any location. They are lightweight, nice finish – and well designed.

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Well made, light weight and within budget. I would recommend this product. It is well made, light weight and within budget. It was also delivered very fast.

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