Generator OSHA Compliant Platform and Stairs
This facility needed reliable regulation compliant access to the generator. SafeRack installed an OSHA-complaint platform and APEX stair system from Upside Innovations.
Generators are important fixtures of many facilities, and require consistent access. SafeRack’s OSHA-compliant generator platform and stairs can provide your team with an elevated generator access solution that is safer and more reliable than rickety ladders or makeshift scaffolding. Our team can use APEX stairs and other equipment to build an access system that is durable and fits your worksite’s layout.
Why OSHA-Compliant Generator Platforms and Stairs Are Important
Every year, unstable stairs and walk surfaces are responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries. One study found that from 1990 to 2012, 24,760,843 emergency room visits were from stair-related injuries, or a rate of 37.8 per 100,000 Americans. Workplace slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of injury. In fiscal year 2023-2024, falls to lower levels were responsible for 119,190 days away, restricted, or transferred (DART) cases, and 87,880 days away from work (DAFW) instances. These incidents cost companies across the nation a collective $70 billion in medical costs and 99 million lost production days. Investing in an OSHA-compliant generator platform and stairs can save lives, lost work hours, and money.
Features of Upside Innovations’ APEX Stairs and SafeRack Equipment
Power generators are central to work sites and need long-lasting walkways. SafeRack’s Generator service platform with safety rails and APEX stairs from Upside Innovation uses a series of interlocking features to ensure your team can safely reach your generators for years to come. Key benefits of our approach include:
- Modular Design: APEX stairs and platforms are built with a modular design that allows them to be easily configured to match your current worksite and reconfigured to adjust to any changes.
- Code Compliant: All equipment that SafeRack provides is built to meet or exceed OSHA, IBC, or ADA stair codes.
- Weather-Proof: SafeRack’s access systems are weather-proof and can withstand snow, rain, heat waves, and any other environment. The slip-resistant decking promotes stable footing no matter the forecast.
- Pre-Fabricated Components: Our stairs and platforms are pre-fabricated, in stock, and ready to ship today. Once they arrive, components can be put together and ready in a matter of hours instead of weeks for on-site constructions. Parts can be assembled without the need for welding and waiting for a hot work permit.
- Industrial Grade Aluminum: Upside Innovations’ APEX stairs are built with industrial-grade aluminum that never rusts and is lightweight without warping.
FAQ: Generator Platforms and Stairs
Are SafeRacks’ Platforms and Stairs OSHA-Compliant?
SafeRack generator platforms’ access stairs are pre-engineered to meet or exceed OSHA and IBC codes. We can make necessary modifications or advise on different equipment to meet any relevant standards for your industry.
Can These Systems Be Customized for My Generator Layout?
All SafeRack components can be customized to meet your specific generator layout. We will review site conditions and design an OSHA-compliant generator platform and stairs solution around your specific pad height, door location, and clearance needs.
How Long Does Installation Take?
Because systems are prefabricated and bolt together, many generator platform installation projects can be completed in a matter of hours or a few days, depending on size and site access.
SafeRack: Your Turnkey Safety Partner
SafeRack can provide many vital services to you beyond shipping your steps. We are a turnkey operation that can partner with you for each step of the process. Several ways we can help include:
- Complimentary On-Site Walkthroughs: Before supplying any equipment, one of our Regional Area Managers (RAMs) can conduct a complimentary on-site walkthrough to identify hazards and inefficient areas.
- Customized Safety Plan: Every facility has different requirements and concerns. Our team can work with you to choose and design equipment that fits seamlessly into your pre-existing layout.
- Installation and Shipping: All our pre-fabricated products are ready to ship today. If needed, we can assist in installing SafeRack gear.
- Safety Training: SafeRack can conduct safety training, so your team understands how to effectively utilize the provided systems.
- Free safety checks: Our team provides ongoing free safety checks to ensure your equipment remains safe and reliable.
Reach out to speak with a SafeRack specialist today about upgrading your generator service platform and improving your facilities’ safety and efficiency.