OSHA-Compliant Crossover Stairs

Metal Stair Crossover & Industrial Bridges

Industrial environments are full of obstacles. Conveyor belts, pipelines, containment walls, and ductwork can all block important pathways and create tripping hazards. SafeRack’s OSHA-compliant crossover stairs by ErectaStep provide a safe, permanent, or temporary bridge over these barriers, allowing your team to navigate the facility without climbing or detours. Unlike rigid, welded solutions, our modular systems offer the strength of heavy-duty steel with the flexibility of a bolt-together design.

Why Use SafeRack Crossover Stairs?

Many facilities will overlook investing in permanent solutions when small hazards seemingly do little to impede workflow. However, the time it takes to go around these seemingly insignificant areas can cost hundreds of work hours over time, not to mention pose a serious liability. Slips, trips, and falls cost employers $70 billion across all industries every year, with over 99 million lost production days. Adequate safety equipment both saves lives and increases productivity.

SafeRack customizable crossover platforms by ErectaStep allow for endless configurations and a clear means of egress for your employees. Reasons to choose our designs include:

• Adaptability: A bridge initially installed over a conveyor can be unbolted and reassembled to cross a new pipeline or containment wall as your plant evolves. The five main components can be rearranged into unlimited configurations. 
• Rapid Assembly: Our pre-engineered components bolt together with common tools, eliminating the need for hot work permits, specialized welding, or facility shutdowns.
• Durability: Constructed from industrial-grade aluminum and galvanized steel, our crossovers resist corrosion better than painted steel, making them ideal for both indoor manufacturing and outdoor rooftop applications.
• OSHA Compliant: All of our equipment either meets or exceeds OSHA requirements upon installation. With us, you can be sure that your safety gear will be up to code. 

SafeRack: Your Safety Partner

SafeRack does more than build and ship your equipment. We are a turnkey operation that can be your safety partner for every step of the process. Our team can conduct on-site safety assessments to discover points of danger or inefficiency. After our visit, SafeRack designs equipment that matches the specific layout of your business and installs it for you. Moving forward, we provide additional safety checks to ensure that your employees remain protected from injury.

Contact us today to speak with one of our safety expert so we can learn the issues you face and provide ways to improve your facility’s safety and productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Customize Crossover Platforms?

Yes, but without the lead time of custom fabrication. Because our system is modular, we “customize” it by combining standard, in-stock components. We can configure varying heights, platform lengths, and stair angles to clear almost any obstacle—whether it’s a single pipe or a wide double-conveyor line. This approach gives you a tailored fit with the speed of an off-the-shelf product.

What Is a Means of Egress?

In safety terms, a means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point in a building to a public way. Blocking these paths with machinery creates a violation. Installing a crossover stair restores this path, ensuring that workers have a clear evacuation route over obstructions, which is important for fire safety and emergency response planning.

What are the OSHA Requirements for Crossover Stairs?

According to OSHA 1910.25, industrial stairs must meet specific dimensional criteria to ensure worker safety. This includes a minimum width of 22 inches, treads that are 9.5 inches deep, slip-resistant surfaces, and proper handrails. Additionally, any platform 4 feet or higher must have a guardrail system with a mid-rail and toeboard to prevent tools from falling. SafeRack’s systems are engineered to meet all standards from day one.