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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

Samplers and Oil Thieves

Crude oil samplers, including oil thieves and sample catchers.

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Rolling Work Platforms

The MP Series is a highly mobile rolling work platform designed to bring the workspace and stability of a fixed platform to a rolling stair mobile unit.

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Signs and Signals

Signs and Signals

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Drench Showers

Emergency Drench Showers and Safety Eyewash Stations

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Pipe Racks

Prefabricated Pipe Racks Constructed Faster and Easier Than Ever Before

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Tools and Loading Accessories

A comprehensive range of facility and loading terminal equipment, accessories and safety solutions.

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Grounding & Monitoring

Protect personnel, product, and terminals with static grounding (earthing) solutions

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Safety Gates

Industrial safety swing gates, facility guardrails, mezzanine gates and barriers gates.

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Spill Containment

SPCC and EPA compliant solutions. Railcar track pans, truck spill containment, drum and IBC spill pallets, and industrial containment berms.

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Top Loading Arms

Top Loading Arms

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Loading Arms & Couplings

Truck, rail, and marine bulk fluid transfer top/bottom loading arms, couplings, swivel joints, hoses, and breakaways.

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Portable Access Platforms

SafeRack’s MAUI mobile access units provide secure, adjustable stair solutions for safely accessing elevated truck and railcar work areas, even in the most challenging environments.

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MaxRack Elevated Platforms

Powered elevating platform system for accessing railcars and trucks

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Crossover Stairs

Crossover Stairs

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Gangways

Truck, Railcar and Marine Gangways, Safety Cages, and Inspection Services

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Stairs & Work Platforms

Fixed and Mobile Access Stairs, Work Platforms, Crossover Stairs, Rolling Stairs & Mobile Platforms, Roof Stairs and Access, Ship Ladder

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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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They did all the foot work. After getting SafeRack involved in trying to find a ladder for our purpose they did all the foot work in finding someone to build the ladder for us. We had several phone follow up calls from SafeRack after they found out what we needed until they found someone to build the ladder for us. We tried to get the original vendor to make the ladder for us and they said they could not. SafeRack said give us a chance to find someone to build it and they did. And we really appreciate what Mark and Tom did on finding a ladder for us.

By Chris M. from Lucite International

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Custom Platform System Great experience from start to finish. Viewing the display truck, ordering process, drawings, and shipping confirmations was a top-notch experience. I would absolutely use SafeRack for any of my needs moving forward.

By S. W. from Burnt Church Distillery LLC

★★★★★

The quick delivery cannot be beat. All of my experiences with this purchase were positive. Travis McCraine was very responsive and ensured I had what I needed. The delivery was very quick and the product is exactly what I expected. The feature I liked most is the flexibility of this loading system. It's adaptive to many different truck heights, and the SafeRack team made this purchase very easy and the quick delivery cannot be beat.

By Jaydee B. from The Andersons

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Always a positive experience. Price is good. Outstanding delivery time. If it wasn't in stock for immediate delivery, I would have gone to another supplier. SafeRack had the item ready to go. My salesman John Nance is very efficient and responds almost immediately. This product improves safety for my staff, cutting down their time moving around the yard. This product is weather protected, with no maintenance, plus saves cost on designing, engineering and building in-house. Always a positive experience. Price is good.

By Jerry C. from Yellowline Asphalt Products Ltd

★★★★★

We are very satisfied with SafeRack We have received excellent service and products from SafeRack.

By Robert W. from California Steel, Inc

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Your competition is not really comparable. SafeRack has the sales staff to support your product and it was easy and efficient to obtain information to help me secure a sale. Product was delivered on time as promised. All shipping information was given to prepare for pick up and delivery efficiently. I hope to work with SafeRack more closely to secure more business here in Quebec. Your competition is not really comparable, pricing may be lower but the quality is nothing like yours. I do not work with any other suppliers in this field. SafeRack is the only product we promote to our customers when the need is there.

By Jerry C. from Hi Tech Piping