Construction sites are often replete with stairs or ladders that lead to the next floor. Stairways may be a standard walking surface, but they can also pose an innocuous threat when not being properly constructed and scaffolded for workers to walk up to them without slipping or tripping on anything in their way. All employers […]
Not only is ErectaStep prefabricated and ready to install, but if your access needs require a custom solution, our engineers are ready to create a custom installation to keep your business safe and productive. When our engineering team receives a challenging project, they are always up to it. Here are some recent projects under development. […]
Picture this: a large pipe is blocking your way to reach a control panel. Obstacles like large pipes, pieces of machinery, or any equipment can impede workers from moving from point A to point B. The blockage is mostly nothing more than a trip hazard, but it is an obstacle when it is too huge […]
A pre-fabricated conveyor crossover stair installation that didn’t require custom fabrication or special tools. Nestle Waters’ Zephyrhills brand is the number one bottled water in Florida, sourced from a natural spring in the region since 1964. The popular brand has a strong commitment to providing a safe work environment for employees at all of their […]
Better strike a pose with safety using a stable catwalk or access system, than be sorry when accidents in your manufacturing or construction site happen! As opposed to the more popular meaning of ‘catwalk’ as the ramp where models sashay garbed in high fashion, in the industrial parlance, a catwalk pertains to a ‘walkway’ that […]
This image shows how the Buckeye Pipeline used an ErectaStep system to solve tricky space problems and improve safety in a remote location effectively. The ErectaStep system allows workers to access a flow control valve and shutoff valves with confidence safely. The ErectaStep modular system is immediately OSHA compliant thanks to constant engineering and very […]
Andrews, South Carolina – October 29, 2019 — Adding to a growing list of over 24 innovative proprietary industrial designs, SixAxis, LLC secured U.S. patent 10,358,871 in July of this year on behalf of its ErectaStep brand. The product line is ingeniously simple, composed of 5 OSHA compliant modular components designed with an infinite number […]
“The 8th Wonder of the World” saga continues as ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu chooses SixAxis’ ErectaStep to keep pyramid builders safe in an ingenious media campaign entitled, “The Mummy Returns.” Andrews, South Carolina – October 22, 2019 — Manufactured with the strict brand ethos that fall-prevention and safety products can be innovative, fast to ship, […]
Our stair experts have designed and configured thousands of industrial stair solutions globally. With so many installations, we’ve assembled a list of common industrial stair configurations with installation photos. ErectaStep’s patented modular design can be configured for any solution with only 5 different modular components. Because of this, components are always in stock and can […]
Tennessee Valley Authority needed a reliable, OSHA compliant, custom work platform for a tricky installment. Naturally, TVA called SafeRack Construction Services for guidance about a collaborative custom solution. Custom Work Platforms can go anywhere. If you look closely at the photo, you can see why TVA needed a custom installation. The platform had to provide […]
Whether you are considering a new work platform, loading platform, or an OSHA required crossover metal stairs unit, there are better options than calling a custom fabricator. It would be best if you considered that: You do not want to compromise worker safety by implementing something unsteady. You want to meet all OSHA requirements for […]
When Austrian Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) producer Voestalpine was looking for ways to improve efficiency at their Portland, TX facility, they reached out to SafeRack for recommendations. Previously, maintenance workers had to make a 25-minute walk around the very large conveyor system for gas monitoring. A simple crossover stairway was a logical way to increase […]
When a university in West Virginia needed safe access to rooftop HVAC units, ErectaStep provided an efficient prefabricated platform solution that saved the school time, space, and money. The project began with a site visit where SafeRack reps noticed that rather than building two separate platforms, two areas could be accessed from the same prefabricated elevated […]
Passenger and employee safety are significant concerns for major airlines such as Southwest. Routine repairs and maintenance checks are required on all equipment to keep employees, technicians, and passengers safe at all times. Southwest Airlines had previously built their mobile work platforms in-house as the heights of their fleet are not uniform. This expensive and […]
Ultimately, the responsibility for providing a safe workplace falls on the shoulders of employers. But your vendor should be there alongside you to help support this mission. And they should be committed to this task — not just your pocketbook. A safety solutions vendor should be an asset to trust and lean on throughout your […]
The Campbell Soup Company is no stranger to the importance of safe and sound business practices. When facility manager Dan Junge discovered that existing rooftop access ladders presented significant safety hazards for operators, he knew replacing them was necessary. Predictable safety hazards such as rust, slipping, and durability is unavoidable as fall protection equipment ages, […]
Flint Hills Resources Opts for ErectaStep Catwalk Stairs to Transition from Legacy Crude Oil to Gas Storage Terminal Client Flint Hills Resources Location Eagleville, MO Project Install ErectaStep Catwalks and platforms throughout terminal Product ErectaStep Industrial Stairs Catwalk stairs installed in the 1980s needed significant OSHA upgrades at a Flint Hills Resources (FHR) site in […]
A propane and natural gas processing company based in the greater D.C. area export facility provided propane to a large section of the country. They found themselves in need of a crossover in order to assist workers in efficiently getting around the facility for maintenance required to upkeep their equipment. After doing some research on […]
West Virginia University needed a complex platform solution to safely access their rooftop air handlers and HVAC units servicing the college dorms and science buildings. The facility manager was not only looking for a solution that would be efficient but also safe for filter maintenance access. SafeRack’s HVAC specialists were able to quickly configure a […]
Replacing temporary scaffolding systems with an MP Series RollaStep saves $18,000 in the first year, improves maintenance efficiencies and is OSHA compliant for improved worker safety.
SixAxis announced the appointment of Peter White to the executive leadership team on December 6th, 2018. White stepped into his role as Chief Financial Officer on December 10th, 2018. SixAxis’ innovative products have been giving businesses in all sectors the competitive edge globally since 2003. Their award-winning products and patents are created under brands including SafeRack, […]
SixAxis announced the appointment of Jack Murphy to the executive leadership team on January 7th, 2019. Murphy stepped into his role as Vice President of Sales on January 21st, 2019. SixAxis’ innovative products have been giving businesses in all sectors the competitive edge globally since 2003. Their award-winning products and patents are created under brands including […]
When McKenna Labs of Fullerton, CA was looking for a partner to help maintain a stellar safety record at their 135,000 square-foot personal care contract manufacturing facility located in Fullerton, CA, they knew ErectaStep could deliver. McKenna was founded in 1998 and provides small batch and mass market compounding, filling, testing, warehousing, and shipping of […]
When Nestlé Waters North America began in 1976, bottled water was an unknown phenomenon and their single brand Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water was poised to lead a movement around the world. Today, they are the largest non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S., operating 28 bottled water facilities and reaching annual revenues of $4.5 billion. […]
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