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Warehouse Safety Starts with Fall Prevention

Warehouse workers have some of the most demanding jobs out there. On top of their already difficult duties, such as moving heavy items from one place to another and operating machinery, they should not have to worry about their own safety. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), almost 12 percent of all…
OSHA Fines GA Plastic Recycler After Worker Fell from a Work Platform

Fall protection is something companies should never take for granted. OSHA will penalize manufacturers who ignore their mandated safety guidelines, which leaves employees at risk of injury or death. In Toccoa, GA, a plastic processing facility found itself in dire straits after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found them liable…
What Guardrails Have To Do With Safety in Industrial Setting

For people whose job entail working at high heights, fall protection should be a #1 concern. Falls, slides, and trip injuries are among the leading causes of death in these types of operations. This is why specific safety criteria are available on the market, helping to protect the employees from injuries. Of them, the guardrails…
Why Metal is Ideal for Outdoor Storage Cabinets

When it comes to industrial cabinets, you must think about the purpose of the outdoor storage cabinet and the importance you put on it, like preservation of property or expensive equipment. The protection of a product or system should always be the center of your attention. That goes without saying that we have to compromise…
Industrial Stairways: Essential to Worksite Infrastructure

An industrial stairway is an extremely important part of the infrastructure of a plant, factory and any other type of sprawling worksite. It helps facilitate the movement of workers in areas such as lofts, elevated platforms and mezzanines. Then there are the hard to access areas like controls and gauges which are well served by…
Your Guide to Crossovers: Types and Advantages

Crossovers are a very useful piece of industrial infrastructure used across all manner of industrial sites, plants and factories. These come in the shape of specially designed ladders and platforms that see multiple uses. They could be used for a multitude of purposes like moving across conveyer belts, going across pipelines, reaching hard to access…
Be in the Know: Industrial Stair Dimensions

Industrial stairs are an integral part of industrial infrastructure. Though these are ubiquitous in their presence their importance in facilitating smooth functioning of plants, factories and other kinds of industrial facilities is enormous. It is imperative that industrial stairs dimension conform to the right specifications, incorporating all the necessary safety and security features to prevent…
Step Ladders: Types, Safe Usage, and Applications

Any portable ladder composed of flat steps that is self-supporting and whose length you are unable to adjust can be called a step ladder. It will also be hinged to enable easy storage. Step ladders come in varying sizes that might range in size from four feet to twenty feet. Step ladders that are shorter…
The Cost of Job-Related Falls and Work Injury

Employees And Employers Suffer from Workplace Falls, Injuries, and Fall Related Deaths What Does the Cost of Falls, Accidents, Injuries, and Death from Workplace Accidents Calculate? Direct Costs from Workplace Falls There are good reasons why employers pay for compensation insurance in the event an employee is injured on the job. There are direct and indirect…
Deciding on Metal Stairs: To Custom Build or Buy Prefab Stairs?

Of the many elements which fit into this process, choosing the best option for metal stairs design is perhaps the most salient. Let’s look at a few of the most important factors to consider when making this crucial decision for your business. Prefab vs. Custom Stairs: Which is the Most Cost-Efficient? In planning a building,…
Keeping Your Costs Down When Building a Mezzanine

You can always maximize your space by creating another level or floor. It’s called a mezzanine floor – sometimes a semi-permanent structure that is annexed between the existing floor and the ceiling. Considered as a highly cost-effective solution to extend your cramped building space, it is much more beneficial when compared to alternative means such…
What is the Difference between OSHA and IBC Compliant Stairs?

IBC and OSHA stair compliances are differentiated by a range of factors from who’s going to be using the stairs and their construction and measurement. See more at ErectaStep. The below table simply depicts these factors: OSHA IBC Risers & Tread 8″ open riser and a 9.5″ tread 7″ closed riser, max 4″ open gap.…
Safety First with OSHA-Compliant Stairs

A Nebraska-based manufacturing company requested ErectaStep to come up with a modular, simple-to-set-up, as well as customized option to change an outdoors wood stair that was rapidly falling under irreparable conditions placed in the business’s roofing system. The risky, as well as steeply-designed stairs, is situated on the roof of the building. It also possesses…
Metal Matchup: Aluminum vs. Steel

Two of the most highly utilized materials on Earth are steel, a carbon-iron alloy, and aluminum, a metallic element. These metals are useful, especially within industrial applications. Aluminum’s silvery-white appearance and lightweight properties compared with steel’s high tensile strength and low-cost qualities are just a few of their many distinctions, allowing for a wide span…
What is Galvanization and Why Is It Used in Industrial Settings?

Why Galvanize: Less Maintenance: They are self-maintaining and thicker. The maintenance costs of these steel items are inevitably lower. Long Life: Steel items can last more than 50 years. Lower Costs: Lower initial costs compared to other commonly specified corrosion protection coatings for steel. Quick Application: It only takes a few minutes to apply a…
Powder Coating vs Galvanizing

What is Powder Coating Powder coating is a popular industrial coating used for metals, plastics, and some wood products. The ability to create a decorative and durable finish in a range of colors and textures makes powder coating very popular for industrial top coatings. Top Benefits of Powder Coating Metal: Environmentally Friendly: Meets strict compliance…
Top 5 – Custom or Prefabricated Metal Industrial Platforms and Stairs

If you are in the market for an industrial metal crossover system, stairway, ladder, or platform, you need to know the top five ways to help you in determining whether customization or prefabrication is the right path for your project. The initial research, bidding, review, and selection process can run as long as the final…
Helpful Industrial Stairs, Crossover Platforms and Ladders Popular Terms

In industrial environments platforms, stairs, ladders, and crossover systems have existed since industrial manufacturing has been around. In the current state, many amazing things are accomplished in the realm of industrial platforms, stairs, ladders and crossover systems. What was once pieced together with wood and string is now sophisticated powder-coated metals that can be configured…
Various Types of Industrial and Business Stairs

If you are building or remodeling a business, you will want to take care in choosing the right stairs for your facility. There are several different options that you can choose from, but it is very important that you make the right decision so that you can ensure the safety of the people in your…
Mining Safety Equipment – ErectaStep’s Crossover to Access a Mine Pit

An Arizona mine company needed a crossover solution so they could access the pit and do their jobs more efficiently. The customer was not only looking for a solution that would be safe but something that would be both OSHA and MSHA compliant. After ErectaStep was awarded the business, they conducted an on-site visit to understand…
How to Build Metal Industrial Stairs

How do you go about building a set of metal industrial stairs? Where do you start and how do you make sure you are getting the right solution for your needs? Errors, even the simplest, can cost time and money, so starting out with the right guidelines are important. First things to consider are layout…