Rail yards face shifting weather conditions that require consistent, stable walkways for workers. At this facility, SafeRack provided a Custom Elongated Work Platform with Metal Safety Handrails using ErectaStep components, allowing operators to make their way down rough terrain with a reduced risk for slips, trips, and falls.
Modular Work Platforms Built for Real-World Operations
Traditional welded structures require hot work permits and can take weeks to finalize, leaving workers without a stable pathway. Once installed, these platforms cannot be easily shifted to meet shifting conditions at railcar terminals. SafeRack’s modular work platforms use bolt-together components that can be assembled with simple tools. If your operation requires new access points, pieces can be easily reconfigured, moved, or extended to match changes. This can avoid delays in work and save you from additional infrastructure expenses.
Five Components, Unlimited Configurations
SafeRack uses five key components to build custom work platforms that can match your facility’s exact layout. ErectaStep’s Safety Stairs, Platform handrails, Tower Supports, and Ladder Units all connect to Universal Platforms to create a complete access system. Walkways are built with non-slip tread that provides stable footing in wet, dusty, icy, or oily conditions. Equipment is made with industrial-grade aluminum that is corrosion-resistant and can endure harsh environments.
SafeRack Supplies Code-Compliant Walkways
Walkways that are not up to code can pose a significant danger to employees. In 2024, falls, trips, and slips accounted for 844 workplace fatalities and 479,480 Days Away From Work (DAFW) injury cases. Non-compliant pathways can cause issues before any accident. In 2025, fall protection was the leading OSHA citation. Each violation carries up to $16,550 in fines, with a maximum fine of $165,514 for repeat or willful incidents.
SafeRack’s Elongated Work Platform with Metal Handrail Systems is built to meet OSHA regulations 1910.29 for guardrails, 1910.25 for stairways, 1910.22 for walkways, and all other requirements. IBC-compliant options are available when necessary. Our components can improve your operation’s safety standards and are used in various industries, including oil and gas transportation, power plants, wastewater treatment facilities, pulp and paper mills, and bulk chemical businesses.
Learn How SafeRack Can Save You Time & Money
SafeRack’s team can help you at every stage of improving your loading area’s safety and efficiency. We provide site walkthroughs to identify hazards, design new access systems that integrate into existing infrastructure, and conduct safety checks to ensure ongoing protection. Contact us today to learn how SafeRack can upgrade your facility and save you time and money.
