A prominent public transportation authority in the Bay Area sought an upgrade from their cheap and inefficient mobile stairs, which were cumbersome and had to be moved from place to place by maintenance workers as needed.
Objectives:
- Safer, more efficient access for maintenance crews
- Greater productivity for workers
| Location | San Francisco Bay Area |
| Industry | Public Transportation |
| Product | ErectaStep Modular Stair Platform |
DEREK ROSE
The Compliance and Safety Expert on this project
Challenge
The customer was looking for a more effective solution to ensure easy, safe access to passenger train cars for their crew. The challenge was to replace inefficient and unsafe mobile stairs with a more stable, durable, and efficient solution.
ErectaStep’s innovative patented design is flexible and convenient, as showcased when a supervisor’s replacement reconfigured the original order without needing extra parts or custom fabrication, demonstrating its distinct advantage over competitors and custom fabrication.
Solution
The customer opted for our standard ErectaStep modular access solution. In-stock and available off-the-shelf with no customization required, this installation provided an immediate solution with flexibility that would easily adapt and reconfigure when future requirements or circumstances required.
Implementation
What makes this installation particularly interesting is that the supervisor who placed the original order was transferred to a different department when it was ready for installation. His replacement wanted a different configuration. After reading the ErectaStep installation manual, he discovered that the same components could be used in a different configuration without the need to order additional parts or custom fabrication. This is a great example of how ErectaStep’s patented design is uniquely different from competitor’s products and custom fabrication.
Outcome
The reconfigured application works beautifully. Installation was straightforward and easily implemented using our installation manual and a few simple tools. The safety and efficiency of the maintenance crew’s operations have been significantly enhanced. The ErectaStep system provides a stable and reliable solution in its current configuration while offering versatility as the needs of the facility change over time.
Conclusion
The ErectaStep installation at this San Francisco Bay Area public transportation facility highlights its versatility and adaptability, demonstrating its value in enhancing operational safety and efficiency in the public transportation industry.
