Safe, Compliant Access Solutions for Pharmaceutical Facilities
Pharmaceutical facilities require precise, safety-focused access solutions to protect workers, maintain operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with strict industry regulations. SafeRack provides modular access platforms, gangways, and fall protection systems designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, and facility maintenance. Our solutions support safe handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), solvents, and other materials while minimizing contamination risks and ensuring smooth operations.
- Worker Safety & Fall Protection – Secure platforms, gangways, and guardrails help prevent falls in high-risk areas, meeting industry standards for fall protection for pharmaceutical workers.
- Regulatory Compliance – Equipment meets or exceeds OSHA, FDA, and cGMP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing and chemical handling, ensuring pharmaceutical facility safety.
- Contamination Prevention – Stainless steel and easy-to-clean materials support strict hygiene and sanitation standards, addressing safety precautions in pharmaceutical industry operations.
- Efficient Facility Access – Modular stairs, work platforms, and crossover systems improve workflow and accessibility in processing areas, providing safe access solutions for pharmaceutical facilities.
- Chemical Handling Safety – Solutions designed for safe interaction with APIs, solvents, and other hazardous materials, including chemical loading systems for pharmaceutical plants.
- Durable, Low-Maintenance Equipment – Corrosion-resistant components withstand harsh cleaning protocols and pharmaceutical environments, ensuring long-term reliability.
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Pharmaceutical
Supporting Safer Work Environments with Reliable Access Solutions
Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in Pharmaceutical Operations
In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining safety and efficiency during bulk loading and material handling is crucial. SafeRack offers comprehensive solutions designed to enhance operational productivity while adhering to stringent safety standards, ensuring compliance with OSHA-compliant pharmaceutical safety equipment and environmental health and safety in pharmaceutical industry regulations.
Advanced Loading Solutions
- Loading Arms and Gangways: Facilitate the safe transfer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and solvents into storage tanks or transport vehicles. Our systems, including chemical loading systems for pharmaceutical plants, are equipped with vapor recovery components to minimize emissions and maintain a clean environment. Gangways provide stable platforms with handrails and fall protection to ensure worker safety during loading and unloading operations.
Modular Access Systems
- Catwalks, Walkways, Stairs, and Platforms: Our modular systems provide safe access solutions for pharmaceutical facilities, offering customizable configurations for navigating complex facility layouts. Constructed from stainless steel, these pharmaceutical cleanroom access platforms maintain durability and support sterile environments, which is crucial in pharmaceutical manufacturing. These systems allow for secure movement over conveyors, between equipment, and across different facility sections while ensuring easy assembly and reconfiguration as needed.
Industry Trends and Compliance
The pharmaceutical sector continues to evolve with advancements in technology and increasing regulatory requirements. Staying ahead of these trends is essential for maintaining compliance and operational efficiency. By integrating SafeRack’s specialized solutions, including fall protection for pharmaceutical workers and spill containment measures, pharmaceutical facilities can enhance safety, improve productivity, and ensure compliance with safety measures in pharmaceutical industry regulations.
Products
Semi Trailer & Truck Steps
Semi-truck steps for loading semi and flatbed trailers
Break Away Smart-Hose Safety System
Smart-Hose™ Break-Away Safety System (LL3-B) can help protect your facility from the potentially devastating consequences associated with pull-away incidents.
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.
Hose and Electric Reels
Our hose and electric reels selection help keep your hose neatly wrapped away when not in use. The hose reels come with ready-to-mount brackets for easy installation.
Guardrail Systems
Guardrail Systems from SafeRack, the leader in fall protection, bulk loading, and truck, railcar, and vehicle access.
Bollards and Bumper Posts
The Bollards and Bumper Posts provide durable protection, custom sizes, and easy-to-install covers for enhanced facility safety.
Loading Dock Stairs
Prefabricated IBC, ADA, or OSHA Aluminum Loading Dock Steps that bolt together in about an hour.
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
Spill Containment
Top Loading Arms
Top Loading Arms
Loading Arms & Couplings
Loading Arms & Couplings
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
Solutions
SafeRack’s pharmaceutical manufacturing safety solutions help maintain compliance, improve worker protection, and optimize facility operations while addressing safety hazards in pharmaceutical environments.
Loading Gangways
In pharmaceutical operations, ensuring safe and efficient access to railcars and tank trucks during loading and unloading is crucial. SafeRack offers specialized gangway solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of the industry.
Railcar Access Solutions
- Telescoping Gangways: Railcars often feature offset crash boxes, necessitating wider telescoping gangways (48″-60″) to enhance access and egress. A broader gangway minimizes the risk of personal protective equipment (PPE) snagging or damage, thereby improving both safety and productivity. Options include powered gangways with hydraulic or pneumatic operation for ease of use.
- Safety Cages: Each gangway can be equipped with a two-rail safety cage, typically measuring 7’6″ x 6′, positioned directly over the crash box. This configuration provides a secure work environment for personnel accessing railcar hatches.
Tank Truck Access Solutions
- Self-Adjusting Stair (SAS) Gangways: For tank truck applications, SafeRack recommends a standard 24″ wide SAS gangway paired with a 4′ x 6′ four-rail safety cage. This setup ensures safe and efficient access during loading and unloading operations.
Implementing these specialized gangway systems enhances safety and operational efficiency in pharmaceutical loading and unloading processes.
Loading Arms
In pharmaceutical operations, the safe transfer of liquids during loading and unloading is essential to maintain product integrity and ensure worker safety. SafeRack offers specialized loading arms and accessories tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.
Loading Arms for Tank Trucks
- Material and Design: Utilizing 3-inch carbon steel or stainless steel loading arms equipped with PTFE or ChemRaz seals ensures compatibility with a wide range of pharmaceutical chemicals, providing durability and resistance to corrosion.
- Vapor Recovery Options: Incorporating vapor recovery systems with components such as splash plates, vapor cones, or inflatable hatch seals minimizes emissions, maintaining a clean environment and adhering to industry regulations.
Loading Arms for Railcars
- Enhanced Capacity: Given the larger volume of railcars, 4-inch loading arms are recommended to achieve higher flow rates, facilitating efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Self-Draining Design: Our loading arms are engineered to be self-draining after use, ensuring complete evacuation of residual product. This feature reduces the risk of leakage, protecting personnel and preventing corrosion of platforms, supports, and process piping.
Safety Enhancements
- Overfill Protection: Integrating high-level sensors or probes into the loading arms allows for automatic shutdown of operations upon reaching predetermined fill levels, preventing overfills and potential spills.
Implementing these specialized loading solutions enhances operational efficiency and safety in pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and protecting products and personnel.
Gravity-fed top loading arm
Design and Materials: Utilizing 4-inch carbon steel loading arms rated at ANSI 150Lb, equipped with quick couplings and emergency break-away units, ensuring durability and safety during fluid transfer.
Self-Draining Feature: Engineered to be self-draining, these loading arms prevent residual product accumulation, reducing contamination risks and facilitating easier cleaning.
Safety Enhancements: Incorporating parking latches and sensors ensures secure storage of the loading arms when not in use, preventing accidental movements and enhancing workplace safety.
Implementing these specialized gravity-fed top loading arms enhances operational efficiency and safety in pharmaceutical fluid transfer processes.
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 would propose the installation of a standard combination Drench Shower/Eyewash Unit, which will save limited space and fit easily into any work environment.
This is a fundamental safety requirement for any loading or unloading station.
Spill Containment
In pharmaceutical loading operations, effective spill containment is vital for site safety and environmental protection. SafeRack recommends installing spill containment pans at loading points to manage potential spills efficiently.
Spill Containment Pans
- Design and Materials: Utilizing galvanized steel, polyethylene, or composite materials, these pans are designed to withstand chemical exposure and environmental factors. A minimum length of 20 feet ensures adequate coverage during loading and unloading operations.
- Functionality: Positioned strategically at loading areas, these pans capture accidental spills, preventing hazardous materials from contaminating the environment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Implementing these spill containment solutions enhances operational safety and environmental stewardship in pharmaceutical facilities.
Piperacks
In pharmaceutical facilities, extensive piping systems are essential for the transport of various substances. To support these systems efficiently, ErectaRack offers pre-engineered modular pipe racks compatible with a range of pipe dimensions and applications. By utilizing these pre-fabricated solutions, facilities can bypass lengthy engineering and fabrication phases, expediting installation and reducing project timelines significantly.
Grounding
In pharmaceutical operations, even when handling non-flammable substances, implementing grounding and bonding procedures during loading and unloading is essential to prevent static electricity buildup, which can pose fire or explosion hazards. Ensuring all vessels are properly grounded before initiating these processes is a critical safety measure.
Explosion-Proof Enclosures
- Compliance Standards: Utilizing explosion-proof enclosures that meet or exceed UL 1203 and CSA C22.2 No. 30 standards ensures the safe housing of electrical components in hazardous environments.
Vehicle Grounding and Bonding
- Safety Measures: Implementing grounding and bonding systems guarantees that all equipment is properly grounded before product flow begins, effectively dissipating static charges and minimizing ignition risks.
Adhering to these practices enhances safety and compliance in pharmaceutical loading and unloading operations.
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
- Illumination Standards: Adequate lighting is essential for maintaining product quality and worker safety. Pharmaceutical manufacturing areas, especially cleanrooms, require specific illumination levels to prevent contamination and ensure precise operations. For instance, production areas typically require around 400 lux, while inspection areas may need 500 lux or more. Compliance with standards such as ISO 14644 and FDA regulations ensures proper lighting conditions.
Platforms and Canopies
- Protective Structures: Installing platforms with canopies shields operators and sensitive materials from environmental elements, enhancing safety and productivity during loading and unloading processes. These structures also contribute to maintaining controlled environments critical in pharmaceutical operations.
Operator Shelters
- Personnel Protection: Providing operator shelters or guard booths offers personnel a secure area, protecting them from weather conditions and potential site hazards. These shelters can be customized to meet specific site requirements, ensuring comfort and safety for staff.
Wheel Chocks
- Stabilization Measures: Utilizing appropriate wheel chocks is vital to prevent accidental movement of vehicles during loading and unloading. Ensuring the use of chocks that meet OSHA regulations enhances site safety and compliance.
Implementing these measures fosters a safer and more efficient working environment in pharmaceutical facilities, aligning with industry standards and best practices.
Custom metal stairs in a tight area at a pharmaceutical facility
This ErectaStep installation at a large pharmaceutical company replaces an access ladder and uses mostly in-stock components with some customized parts to fit the tight area. This installation took just one day to install and didn’t require custom equipment or tools to install. No welding was needed either.
Frequently Asked Questions
SafeRack’s solutions are designed to meet OSHA regulations, including standards for hazardous drug handling and process safety management. By integrating SafeRack’s systems, pharmaceutical companies can enhance compliance with these critical safety and quality standards.
SafeRack recommends installing spill containment pans at loading points to manage potential spills efficiently. Utilizing galvanized steel, polyethylene, or composite materials, these pans are designed to withstand chemical exposure and environmental factors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
SafeRack’s modular platforms and gangways are constructed from materials like stainless steel, ensuring durability and compliance with hygiene standards. These systems facilitate efficient access over conveyors, between equipment, and across different facility sections, allowing for easy assembly and reconfiguration as needed.
SafeRack offers grounding and bonding systems that ensure all equipment is properly grounded before product flow begins, effectively dissipating static charges and minimizing ignition risks.
SafeRack’s gangways can be equipped with two-rail safety cages, providing a secure work environment for personnel accessing hatches on railcars and tank trucks. This setup enhances safety by reducing the risk of falls and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.
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