Upstream
Safe & Efficient Solutions for Upstream & Wellhead Loading Operations
Leaders in Petroleum, Upstream/Downstream, and Natural Gas Safety Solutions
SafeRack provides safe access solutions for wellheads, offering platforms, gangways, and fall protection for oil well workers to mitigate risks and enhance productivity in upstream oil and gas loading platforms. Our wellhead safety solutions are designed to increase worker safety, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry regulations from the drilling phase to full-scale production.
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Upstream
Supporting Safer Work Environments with Reliable Access Solutions
Oil Wellhead Safety Solutions
Reliable Access to Wellhead Valves at Any Height
SafeRack’s oil wellhead safety solutions provide secure and OSHA-compliant access to service valves at any level. Our elevated work platforms and safe access solutions for wellheads create a stable and efficient way for workers to perform maintenance, inspections, and operations. Each system is designed using modular components that can be configured to meet the specific height and reach requirements of upstream oil and gas loading platforms.
Codes & Standards
When planning a new project, safety, cost, productivity, and long-term support are key considerations. Oil and gas infrastructure must remain operational for decades, requiring reliable partners that provide OSHA wellhead safety equipment, preventative maintenance, training, and upgrades. SafeRack takes an active role in regulatory development, working with industry leaders in Washington, D.C., to help establish standards that improve workplace safety and efficiency.
SafeRack’s commitment to fall protection for oil well workers ensures that personnel have the right equipment to safely access and service wellheads, reducing the risk of injury and downtime in upstream oil and gas solutions.
Understanding Wellhead Platforms in Upstream Oil and Gas
A wellhead platform is a system of spools, valves, and assorted adapters used to provide pressure control of a production well. Its primary function is to offer a suspension point and pressure seals for the casing strings that extend from the bottom of the hole sections to the surface pressure control equipment.
Wellheads are welded onto the first string of casing, which has been cemented in place during drilling operations, forming an integral structure of the well. A wellhead platform can also be recovered from abandoned wells and refurbished for reuse in upstream oil and gas solutions.
When a well is in operation, surface pressure is controlled by a blowout preventer (BOP), often part of the Christmas tree assembly on top of the wellhead. If surface pressure is not managed correctly, a well blowout can occur, making oil wellhead safety solutions and OSHA wellhead safety equipment essential for protecting workers and assets.
Products
Crude oil sample catchers and oil thieves
We offer Tulsa Oil Thieves in three models and five sizes. All of the sample catchers feature single trip (original with the Tulsa Thief), antifouling flat-ball assembly, a full opening horizontal closure system with rotating valve, two adjustable springs (one for closing tension and one for tripping tension for more flexible adjustment) and adjustable graduated trip rods that hold the thief in an upright position as a hydrometer cylinder.
Signs and Signals
Signs and Signals
Drench Showers
Emergency Drench Showers and Safety Eyewash Stations
Pipe Racks
Prefabricated Pipe Racks Constructed Faster and Easier Than Ever Before
Tools and Loading Accessories
A comprehensive range of facility and loading terminal equipment, accessories and safety solutions.
Grounding & Monitoring
Protect personnel, product, and terminals with static grounding (earthing) solutions
Safety Gates
Industrial safety swing gates, facility guardrails, mezzanine gates and barriers gates.
Spill Containment
SPCC and EPA compliant solutions. Railcar track pans, truck spill containment, drum and IBC spill pallets, and industrial containment berms.
Top Loading Arms
Top Loading Arms
Loading Arms & Couplings
Truck, rail, and marine bulk fluid transfer top/bottom loading arms, couplings, swivel joints, hoses, and breakaways.
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.
MaxRack Elevated Platforms
Powered elevating platform system for accessing railcars and trucks
Gangways
Truck, Railcar and Marine Gangways, Safety Cages, and Inspection Services
Stairs & Work Platforms
Fixed and Mobile Access Stairs, Work Platforms, Crossover Stairs, Rolling Stairs & Mobile Platforms, Roof Stairs and Access, Ship Ladder
Elements of a Crude Oil Wellhead
A wellhead is a component at the surface of an oil or gas well that provides the structural and pressure-containing interface for the drilling and production equipment.
The primary purpose of a wellhead is to provide the suspension point and pressure seals for the casing strings that run from the bottom of the hole sections to the surface pressure control equipment.
While drilling the oil well, surface pressure control is provided by a blowout preventer (BOP). If the pressure is not contained during drilling operations by the column of drilling fluid, casings, wellhead, and BOP, a well blowout could occur.
When the well has been drilled, it is completed to provide an interface with the reservoir rock and a tubular conduit for the well fluids. The surface pressure control is provided by a Christmas tree, which is installed on top of the wellhead, with isolation valves and choke equipment to control the flow of well fluids during production.
Wellheads are typically welded onto the first string of casing, which has been cemented in place during drilling operations, to form an integral structure of the well. In exploration wells that are later abandoned, the wellhead may be recovered for refurbishment and re-use.
Offshore, where a wellhead is located on the production platform it is called a surface wellhead, and if located beneath the water then it is referred to as a subsea wellhead or mudline wellhead.
A. Lower master valve – The lower master valve will normally be manually operated, while the upper master valve is often hydraulically actuated, allowing it to be used as a means of remotely shutting in the well in the event of an emergency.
B. Tubing-head adapter
C. Tubing hanger
D. Tubing head
E. Production tubing
F. Casing bowl or spool
G. Casing hanger
H. Port for casing valve
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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