Tank farms and other industrial facilities face constant risks of slips, trips, and falls throughout operations. Small obstacles can lead to catastrophic injuries that add additional delays and medical costs. SafeRack’s aluminum crossover stairs provide safe passage for workers across the country over pipes, puddles, and other regular hazards.
Modular Aluminum Crossover Stairs for Busy Industrial Facilities
When floor space is packed with piping, conveyors, and process lines, aluminum crossover stairs give your team a dedicated way to move from point A to point B without slowing production or stepping into unsafe zones. SafeRack’s modular aluminum stair crossover system for industrial facilities uses ErectaStep’s five pre-engineered components, comprised of universal platforms, aluminum stairs, handrails, ladders, and tower supports, to create OSHA-compliant access wherever you need it.
Our bolt-together designs are installed using basic tools with no need for hot work permits. If your safety requirements alter, the parts are easy to reconfigure to match your new layout. The lightweight design is corrosion-resistant, allowing equipment to withstand harsh conditions for years. SafeRack gear is used in sectors including energy, pulp and paper, bulk chemicals, and other industrial facilities.
Why Do Crossover Stairs Matter?
Some operations may delay or ignore installing specialized safety equipment if an obstacle seems minor. Ducking under lines, stepping over hoses, or weaving through equipment might feel efficient, but it increases the risk of trips, head strikes, and unplanned downtime. Every year, workplaces across the United States lose $70 billion in medical costs and lose 99 million production days. Accidents often turn fatal, with slips, trips, and falls representing the second-highest rate of workplace deaths, with 844 incidents in 2024.
Aluminum crossover stairs create a clearly defined, elevated path so operators, maintenance techs, and inspectors can cross obstacles without interfering with machines or material flow. SafeRack’s equipment meets or exceeds all OSHA regulations. All walking surfaces and guardrails provide consistent coverage throughout operations. These systems shorten travel routes, speed up rounds and inspections, and keep people off the production floor where traffic is heaviest.
Ready to design your aluminum crossover solution?
Whether you need a single rooftop aluminum crossover platform for utilities or a plant-wide network of modular aluminum stair crossover systems, SafeRack can help you design and deploy the right configuration. One of our Regional Area Managers (RAMs) can conduct a free on-site walkthrough to identify areas for improvement in your day-to-day operations. Connect with a SafeRack expert today who can discuss an access system that can increase safety and productivity within your budget.
