Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Compliance in Cold Storage Operations
SafeRack provides customized safety and access solutions, along with expert engineering support, to help cold storage warehouses maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
- Slip & Fall Hazards – Condensation and ice formation increase the risk of slips and falls.
- Temperature-Resistant Equipment Needs – Materials must withstand extreme cold without degrading.
- Safe Loading & Unloading – Frequent dock access and truck loading create high-risk areas.
- Worker Fatigue & PPE Challenges – Employees working in subzero environments require safe, ergonomic solutions.
- Regulatory Compliance – Meeting OSHA, FDA, and USDA standards for food and pharmaceutical storage.
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SafeRack’s team of industry experts understands these challenges and provides custom solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance in cold storage environments.
SafeRack’s Tailored Solutions for Cold Storage
ErectaStep Modular Access Platforms – Safe, slip-resistant stairs and platforms for cold storage environments.
YellowGate Adjustable Safety Gates – Prevents falls in high-risk work areas with a self-closing design.
SafeRack Spill Containment Solutions – Cold-resistant containment pans and berms to protect against chemical spills.
Dock Safety & Loading Platforms – Ensures safe and efficient loading of refrigerated goods.
Products
Solutions
Below are some of the loading and unloading solutions for illustrative purposes only. Our experts will work with you and your team for a custom solution to suit your needs.
Loading Gangways
24″ Self-adjusting access gangways are required to safely access the varying-height trucks transporting chemicals and waste products. Durable marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel options provide years of maintenance and corrosion-resistant service. Powered gangway solutions are also an option, with both hydraulic and pneumatic solutions being commonly used.
Each gangway will have a four-rail safety cage for the tank truck hatch area. It creates a secure 4’x6′ barrier to falls while the operator (un)loads the product. These systems have engineered layouts to ensure safe access, and fall protection equipment works with the loading arms.
GX SELF-ADJUSTING STAIR (SAS) GANGWAY
SafeRack’s NEW GX SAS gangways use Retractalok power-assist technology, allowing operators to raise or lower effortlessly. They are light as a feather to lift and solid as a rock. Tested in the most critical applications, this revolutionary new gangway outperforms all others. They are available in multiple lengths and widths.
Loading Arms
Sludge is typically loaded into tank trucks via 6″ carbon steel loading arms. The current best loading practice includes a vapor plate or cone with a 2″ to 3″ vapor line. Many times wastewater treatment plants are located near populated areas where vapor and odor control is required to meet EPA standards.
The typical seal material for the loading arm swivel joints is PTFE, which is durable and chemical resistant.
These racks can also be designed to handle other chemicals used in water treatment facilities to meet EPA-mandated discharge permits, such as anti-foaming agents, pH neutralizers, coagulants, and flocculants.
Eye Wash/Drench Showers
ANSI guidelines state that an Eye Wash/Drench Showers need to be located 10 seconds or 55’ (16.8m) from contaminants or hazardous materials.
Eyewash stations need to be on the same horizontal plane with no obstructions.
Therefore, we propose installing a standard combination Drench Shower/Eyewash Unit, which will save limited space and fit easily into any work environment.
Spill Containment
Spill containment pans will be provided at the point of loading operations and are an essential piece of equipment in overall site safety and environmental protection.
Wheel chocks allow for safe access to and storage of treatment chemicals, while spill containment pans utilized at the point of loading operations serve as essential safety and environmental protection tools.
Piperacks
Because wastewater treatment plants have pipe runs throughout the facility, ErectaRack pipe racks are pre-fabricated for a variety of pipe dimensions and applications. Because they’re pre-engineered, ErectaRack skips the long engineering and fabrication process, saving weeks, if not months in the installation process.
Grounding
While not highly flammable, high airborne concentrations of certain products and chemicals can be ignited and pose a significant fire and explosion hazard, especially in confined spaces. Industry best practice includes the grounding of all vessels before starting the (un)loading process.
Vehicle grounding and bonding — ensure true grounding before product flow is permitted
Safety Gates, Stairs, Ladders, & Platforms
Safety Gates will be installed at the top of stairs and any other openings to ensure operator safety.
SafeRack’s line of industrial safety gates is the most flexible product on the market with the ability to span openings between 16” and 36” and is field adjustable with nothing more than a wrench. We also have guardrails, metal handrails, and full-fledged fall protection solutions with customizable options to fit your needs.
Loading Platform Options
Lighting – General exterior and task lighting to illuminate work and walk areas.
Platform & Canopies – Full platform canopies reduce exposure to the elements and improve the safe and productive loading operation from the operator’s perspective.
Operator Shelter—Depending on your site requirements, consider the requirement of an operator or guard building to keep personnel out of the elements. This can be customized to meet specific site requirements.
Wheel Chocks – SPCC options to allow for safe access and storage of water treatment chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all AeroStep platforms meet or exceed OSHA safety standards, ensuring compliance for aircraft maintenance and ground support operations. Features such as enclosed handrails, slip-resistant surfaces, and adjustable height options enhance worker safety.
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