Safe, Efficient Access and Safety Solutions for Pulp & Paper Mills
The pulp and paper industry presents unique safety challenges, from handling raw materials to operating heavy machinery and managing chemical processes. SafeRack provides OSHA-compliant access platforms, fall protection systems, and facility safety solutions designed to protect workers, enhance efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance. Our durable equipment is built to withstand harsh industrial environments, ensuring long-term reliability in pulp and paper operations.
- Safe Access & Fall Protection – Our stairs, platforms, and guardrails enhance safety by reducing worker risks in high-traffic and elevated areas within pulp and paper mills.
- Regulatory Compliance – SafeRack’s OSHA-compliant safety solutions assist mills in meeting industry standards, thereby reducing liability and promoting a safer work environment.
- Heavy-Duty Equipment – Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, our equipment withstands moisture, dust, and extreme industrial conditions typical in pulp and paper manufacturing.
- Chemical Handling Safety – Our secure platforms and spill containment solutions protect workers from hazardous materials used in pulp and paper processing, enhancing overall safety.
- Operational Efficiency – SafeRack’s modular work platforms and crossover systems improve workflow and equipment accessibility, contributing to increased productivity in paper mills.
- Expert Consultation & Support – We provide on-site evaluations to ensure that facilities receive tailored safety solutions addressing their specific needs in the pulp and paper industry.
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Pulp & Paper
Enhancing Workplace Safety with Reliable, Compliant Access Systems
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Safety Concerns in Pulp & Paper Mills
The pulp and paper industry is a critical global market, employing over 355,000 workers in the U.S. alone. From timber processing to chemical handling, operations at pulp mills present risks such as fall hazards, chemical exposure, machine-related injuries, and noise-induced hearing loss. OSHA regulations mandate strict safety standards, and non-compliance can lead to significant fines and worker injuries.
Fall Protection & Loading Safety
Loading and unloading raw materials, including black liquor, green liquor, and white liquor, requires reliable fall protection solutions to ensure worker safety. SafeRack’s GX Gangways and metal work platforms provide secure access for truck and railcar loading at pulp and paper mills. Our pulp and paper loading platforms help protect workers handling bulk materials, tall oil fatty acid, and other process chemicals while ensuring OSHA compliance.
Chemical Exposure Risks
Mills use hazardous chemicals like chlorine dioxide, sulfuric acid, and black liquor during processing. Spill containment solutions for paper manufacturing, eyewash stations, and chemical loading systems mitigate risks and help maintain safety in pulp and paper manufacturing.
Mechanical Equipment Hazards
Industrial equipment such as chippers, conveyors, and pulping machines pose high injury risks in the paper and pulp industry. SafeRack’s guardrails, safety gates, and modular access platforms improve worker safety and accessibility, providing safe access platforms for paper mills and meeting OSHA safety solutions for the pulp and paper industry.
Noise Hazards
Prolonged exposure to industrial noise from paper and pulp machinery contributes to hearing loss among workers. Implementing noise barriers, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety training helps protect workers from long-term health issues.
Human Error Prevention
Worker fatigue and distractions increase the risk of preventable accidents. Safety training programs, proper PPE compliance, and safe access solutions help reduce incidents and create a safer working environment at pulp and paper mills.
By implementing SafeRack’s pulp and paper manufacturing safety solutions, facilities can enhance safety protocols, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance while ensuring worker protection in high-risk environments.
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.
Gate Openers and Hopper Car Shakers
The PCS-3 Hopper Car and Hopper Trailer Shakers can be modified to comply with force and design requirements set for the ACF “center-flow” hopper car, Contact us for details.
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.
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
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
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Pulp & Paper Industry Solutions
SafeRack offers a comprehensive range of loading and unloading solutions tailored to the unique needs of the pulp and paper industry. Our team collaborates closely with you to develop custom solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance within your operations. Explore some of our specialized offerings below:
Loading Gangways
A wider access gangway (48″-60″ is preferable) as it helps improve access and egress to and from the vessel. In addition, a wider gangway will reduce the risk of the operator’s PPE getting caught, torn, or damaged, and will improve productivity and safety. Powered gangway solutions are also an option, with both hydraulic and pneumatic solutions being commonly used.
Loading Arms
In paper mills, Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA), Black Liquor, White Liquor, and Green Liquor (Spent Pulping Liquor) are typically loaded into railcars or tank trucks via boom-supported stainless steel loading arms or chemical hoses with a flange connection. The arm or hose will have a top inlet with a control valve to ensure that it is self-draining after use and is supported along the length of a mechanical loading arm to improve handling, known as a by-pass arm. You can install one liquid and one vapor arm, or mount both the liquid and vapor hoses on one by-pass arm.
For unloading, typically you would use a rigid stainless steel self-draining loading arm with Buna-N, PTFE or Viton seals. Purge lines can be fitted to the arm, for nitrogen purging. Additional features such as parking latches with proximity sensors can be incorporated into the total system to ensure the arm is correctly stowed when not in use before any rail movement can occur.
Eye Wash/Drench Showers
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
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.
Grounding
While much of the products being transferred in the pulp and paper manufacturing aren’t combustible, it is an industry best practice to include the grounding of all vessels before starting the (un)loading process.
Ground controllers — ensure true grounding before product flow is permitted
Explosion-proof enclosures — meet or exceed UL, CSA, and Ex requirements
Non-sparking tools are also recommended while working around this product
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, SafeRack’s loading platforms are designed to enhance safety and efficiency in pulp and paper mills. They provide secure access for loading and unloading materials, reducing the risk of falls and improving operational productivity.
SafeRack’s gangways offer safe passage over hazardous areas such as chippers and conveyors, minimizing the risk of accidents. Their durable construction ensures long-term reliability in demanding mill environments.
Absolutely, SafeRack provides spill containment systems specifically designed to manage hazardous chemicals commonly used in pulp and paper production, ensuring environmental compliance and workplace safety.
SafeRack offers custom specialty platforms that help improve worker safety, ergonomics, and productivity when accessing elevated equipment in pulp and paper mills.
Yes, SafeRack’s safety solutions are designed to meet or exceed OSHA regulations, ensuring that pulp and paper facilities maintain compliance while protecting their workforce.
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