SafeRack secures patent for the innovation GX Gangway

The world’s most ergonomically advanced truck and railcar gangway with proprietary Retractalok system power-assist technology receives patent.   ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA March 22, 2022 —SixAxis, the global leader in industrial bulk loading safety equipment, has secured a patent on the GX, the most ergonomically advanced and #1 selling gangway in North America. The original G4 gangway
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Visits SafeRack to Celebrate Women in Manufacturing

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, South Carolina’s first female Republican Lt. Governor visited SafeRack headquarters in Andrews, SC at an International Women’s Day event co-hosted by our parent company SixAxis and Women in Manufacturing (WiM), the only national and global trade association dedicated to supporting women working in the manufacturing industry. Lt. Governor Evette spoke about
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Top 10 Safety Tips When Working at Heights

Working at or around a place with a risk of falling is classified according to standard safety regulations as ‘working at heights.’ For industrial and commercial employers operating in the United States, OSHA rules require that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction
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The Importance of Aluminum’s Density

Of the many elements listed on the periodic table, aluminum is one in which density plays a major factor in its usefulness. All About Aluminum Aluminum is a metal similar to steel, brass, copper, zinc, lead, or titanium in terms of physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. It transmits electric currents and can be melted, cast,
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Truck Loading Safety Access Platforms and Fall Protection

How OSHA Regulates Hazardous Materials with the EPA SPCC 

Hazardous materials (hazmat) can be classified as any substance or chemical that has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. These can include toxic, corrosive, or carcinogenic materials and materials that can cause instant damage if they are not handled appropriately. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) regulations establish the principles
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Powder Coating Finish: An Introductory Guide to Powder Coating

What is Powder Coating? Powder coating is a dry finishing procedure used to improve the physical and mechanical attributes of custom metal parts. Steel finished with a powder coating provides a high-quality, durable finish which can increase production and efficiency for facilities who rely on equipment to get the job done. Utilized across all industry
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Chemical Company Cited Following Deaths of Two Workers

Two families entered 2022 without their loved ones, while one family will remember a terrifying and deadly sickness for the rest of their lives. A recent tragedy serves as a sad reminder to employers that effective safety measures must be implemented before beginning maintenance work involving chemical processing equipment and systems. According to an investigation
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50 Years of OSHA Protecting America’s Workforce     

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established over fifty years ago making safe workplaces no longer a luxury reserved for a select few. Thanks to OSHA,  every worker now has the right to a safe workplace.      Prior to 1970, workers in the U.S. lacked reasonable standards to keep them safe and healthy
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What is a Gangway?

A gangway is a narrow walkway or platform that provides safe access to a ship, truck, or train. Gangways are typically used for two purposes: to allow passage or people and/or cargo to/from docks, moored marine vessels, or aircraft, or in the maintenance and loading/unloading of land-based trucks and trains. The marine gangway used for
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FMA Safety Award of Merit

SafeRack Receives Safety Award of Merit from FMA

SAFERACK RECEIVES SAFETY AWARD OF MERIT FROM FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Andrews, SC., August 9, 2021  |  Download Press Release  SafeRack was recently chosen to receive a 2021 Safety Award of Merit from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA). Open to all FMA company members, the FMA/CNA Annual Safety Awards recognize metal fabrication companies
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Project Profile – Lanxess Oleum Loading Facility

Location Memphis, Tennessee Project Oleum Single Spot Top Loading Rail Car Station Service Demo, Design, Foundations, Erection with SafeRack MaxRack Client LANXESS Chemical Materials/Product Oleum Materials/Product NGL components SafeRack was approached by Senior Mechanical Engineer, Richard Davenport, to provide a Turn-key offering for a single spot rail loading solution. Adamant about having one point of
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OSHA vs. MSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) are both Department of Labor agencies. Each agency has its own separate laws or rules; however, the jurisdiction of the two agencies is mutually exclusive. Occasionally, mine inspectors will claim a right to inspect a location not previously considered a mine.
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OSHA Spill Containment Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) regulate safety at work in all areas. And when it comes to OHSA regulations on spill containment these are far-reaching and extensive both in the prevention of spills and in how you should deal with them should they occur.  The OSHA regulations on hazardous materials require that all
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SafeRack Railcar Top Loading Arm FRT Gangway Transloader

What you need to know about the Rail Tank Car

We are all used to seeing lines of rail tank cars being transported on the railroad. But do you know what the information on each truck means and what to do if there is an accident? The good news is that the information is all there for you, so let’s first take a look at
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Field Testing

The SafeRack GX Series Gangway for Fuel Loading is the result of thousands of hours of behind the scene events. 1. SafeRack consulted with users of all kinds of industrial gangways all over the country. They filmed and identified the multiple problems that users encounter every day when they use run of the mill gangways.
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Elevated Safety Cage for Railcars

Crash Box Loading Safety

Why offset crash boxes are a leading cause of death in the railway transport industry.  Railway loading gangways are important for speed and for safety. They enable fast loading and unloading from railcars but it is important to remember that this is a risky environment with many potential hazards including falls, trips, and spills. Every
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Railcar and Truck Trailer Types and Identification

Rail and road transportation of hazardous materials in the United States are recognized to be the safest methods of moving large quantities of chemicals over long distances. These cars and trailers are designed in various shapes, sizes, and maximum load capacities according to the needs of the nation’s freight shippers. Sections in those post: Railcar
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The Importance of OSHA Compliance

When it comes to keeping your workplace productive, there’s nothing more important than safety. The safer your employees feel on the job, the more they will enjoy coming to work. And the happier they are at work, the more productive they will be. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established to regulate and
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The Top 10 Most Cited OSHA Violations for 2020

Workplace safety is crucial. Not only can accidents lead to injury, illness, or death, but they can also cost your business thousands of dollars in fines. Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compiles a list of their top 10 most frequently cited violations from the previous fiscal year. The goal of the
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