ANSI’s Updated Criteria for Safety Symbols

Industrial and commercial safety isn’t something to play around with, which is why ANSI Safety Symbols are there for everyone’s peace of mind! These graphical symbols can get across important safety messages in a flash – without language barriers getting in the way. Whether you’re reading from left-to-right or right-to-left, these symbols have your back
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railroad track construction cross section

Railroad Facts… Construction, Safety and More.

Since the first railroads were built almost 200 years ago, locomotive/train design and technology have advanced significantly, from steam-powered engines to super-fast maglev trains. Often overlooked, however, is the technology behind the thing that keeps these trains moving in the right direction: the tracks. Railroad track construction has undergone plenty of reform since the 19th
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sugarcane being harvested

Sugar Processing: From Farm to Table 

Harvesting and processing agricultural products can be dangerous and processing sugar is no exception. SafeRack specializes in safety and access equipment to keep workers safe in agriculture, industrial, and commercial environments. In this article, we will not only answer questions about harvesting and processing sugar, but also outline some of the equipment used in processing, bulk loading
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Dimethylaminopropylamine Loading Platform

Liquid Bulk Tanker Truck Unloading/Loading Procedures

Loading and unloading liquid bulk tankers pose unique operational and safety challenges. Workers must take added precautions when handling flammable and/or combustible materials to avoid potentially catastrophic consequences. In this article, we will review the procedures for safely loading and unloading bulk liquid tankers.   What are Tanker Trucks?  A tanker truck, or fuel truck,
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SafeRack Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification of Registration

ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA August 30, 2022 —SafeRack, the global leader in industrial safety access, egress, and fall protection systems, has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration for Quality as determined by standards developed by the ISO (International Organization of Standardization). Awarded In May 2022, the ISO 9001:2015 certification sets the standard for quality
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Alcohol distillery bulk loading

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Truck Loading Platform?

What is a truck loading platform safety assessment?  A truck loading platform safety assessment is a key component of a sound maintenance plan. The process involves evaluating all components of a truck loading platform system – truck loading platforms, safety cages, gangways, loading arms, and more. A truck loading platform safety assessment ensures that all
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GHS Pictogram Quiz

OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the use of pictograms to alert users of the chemical hazards they may be exposed to. The pictogram is the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals standards. Fortunately, it’s known as GHS and consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border
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SafeRack Celebrates OSHA SHARP Designation

ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA June 22, 2022 —Joining an elite group of businesses in the state of South Carolina, SafeRack, a SixAxis company and the global leader in industrial safety equipment and access systems, has been recognized as a model for safety and health excellence as determined by OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration). The federal
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Hydrochloric Acid Railcar Loading Station

Hydrochloric Acid Railcar Loading Station

This is an installation of a new Hydrochloric Acid railcar loading station. The project scope included a new galvanized access platform, flat ramp telescoping gangway, powder-coated orange four-rail elevating cage, and a new by-pass arm.  Since HCI is a highly corrosive medium, a standard loading arm was not an option. The customer was using chemical
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