SafeRack HOME >> NEWS WE CAN HELP News Rob Honeycutt, Co-Founder & CEO to Step Down at the End of 2021, Jeff Reichert Named CEO Successor 10/26/2021 by ANDREWS, S.C., October 26, 2021 – SixAxis LLC (the “Company”) announced today that Rob Honeycutt, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, plans to step down from his current role as CEO at the end of 2021. The Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Reichert to succeed Honeycutt as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2022. Honeycutt will READ MORE ErectaStep Catwalk installation at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Testimonial SafeRack Receives Safety Award of Merit from FMA 08/09/2021 by 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 READ MORE Project Profile – Lanxess Oleum Loading Facility 08/05/2021 by 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 READ MORE OSHA vs. MSHA 08/05/2021 by 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. READ MORE OSHA Spill Containment Requirements 07/10/2021 by 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 READ MORE What you need to know about the Rail Tank Car 07/10/2021 by 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 READ MORE Field Testing 05/21/2021 by 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. READ MORE Crash Box Loading Safety 05/14/2021 by 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 READ MORE What is a Gangway? 04/01/2021 by 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 models used for ships READ MORE GHS Pictogram Quiz 03/31/2021 by 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 READ MORE Fall Protection Continues to be the Top Cited OSHA Violation… By a Large Margin 03/19/2021 by Those of us in the manufacturing safety industry don’t need a statistic to be reminded of the importance of proper fall protection at work. But it is reassuring to be reminded of the widespread need for proper safety education and appropriate safety equipment use for operators across vertical markets. The National Safety Council reported the READ MORE Railcar and Truck Trailer Types and Identification 01/21/2021 by 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 READ MORE Boiler Access Project Profile – RollaStep saves $50K from custom fabrication. 12/28/2020 by RollaStep’s mobile cantilever work platform solves boiler access problems while saving DCO Energy, a thermal power plant company, 80% of project costs, and over two months in production time. With one of the best reputations in the energy business for the gaming industry, DCO Energy is a vertically integrated company that handles engineering, construction, start-up, READ MORE Flatbed Tarping/Loading Safety 12/08/2020 by Tarping, loading, and unloading flatbed trailers are inherently dangerous. Careful steps must be taken to avoid accidents and ensure the safety of loading operators. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration part 393 governs the safe operation of the transport of freight. In addition to errors such as overloading and forgetting to secure a ramp, there are READ MORE The Importance of OSHA Compliance 12/08/2020 by 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 READ MORE The Top 10 Most Cited OSHA Violations for 2020 12/08/2020 by 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 READ MORE How Isotainers Help in Bulk Loading Safety 11/23/2020 by ISO Tank, Tank Container, ISOtainers, Seatainer, Intermodal Container ISO Tank, also known as ISOtainers or intermodal containers are built to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards and used to transport bulk cargo. Suitable for a variety of transportation modes such as truck, ship, and rail, the hazardous and non-hazardous products transported in these stainless steel READ MORE Valve End Connection Types 11/19/2020 by There are numerous types of end connections used for installing valves and other components into piping systems. While all terminal connections perform the same general functions — helping valves perform their basic functions, keeping high pressure contained and maintaining workplace safety — choosing the wrong valve connection types can affect your productivity and, more importantly, put your team READ MORE How to Achieve Total Valve Integrity 11/19/2020 by Thousands of valves in every sector of the petroleum industry are scheduled for replacement each year, causing a significant amount of lost production. The careful handling and storage of valves prior to installation, as well as the observance of correct procedures during construction and commissioning, can ensure more efficient and safe pipelines with less chance READ MORE Loading Arms vs. Hoses: Our Pick 11/19/2020 by When it comes to load and unloading tankers or rail cars safely, operators have two primary options: loading arms and hoses. But which works best? While there can be times when a hose is the best option for a particular job, loading arms have been designed to improve safety and efficiency and have steadily become READ MORE The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Jack Stands 11/03/2020 by A jack stand is an essential tool for providing a safe work environment inside and underneath cars, trucks, or trailers. Not only do jack stands protect technicians who need to work underneath vehicles, but they also provide stability for personnel while loading and unloading cargo trailers. See SafeRack’s line of jack stands Jack stands generally READ MORE SafeRack’s GX Awarded Fall Protection/Prevention Product of the Year 10/22/2020 by GX Awarded 2020 Fall Protection/Prevention New Product of the Year by Occupational Health & Safety Andrews, South Carolina, October 5, 2020 — The Occupational and Health Safety New Product of the Year Awards were announced last month and SafeRack’s new GX Gangway claimed top prize in the Fall Protection/Prevention category. Now in their 11th year, READ MORE Railcar NGL Fractionation Loading Terminal 08/01/2020 by Location McPherson, Kansas Project NGL Fractionation Loading Terminal Product SafeRack gangways, loading arms, and Hemco pivot mounts retrofit Client Oneok, Natural Gas Liquids Segment Materials/Product NGL components Project Profile: Railcar NGL Fractionation Loading Terminal for ONEOK ONEOK is committed to making continuous improvements to conserve resources and protect its employees, and SafeRack was proud to READ MORE SAFERACK SafeRack is the recognized industry leader in truck and railcar loading platform systems, maintenance work platforms, rolling platforms and related safety and fall protection products. 219 SAFETY AVENUE, ANDREWS, SC 29510 207-292-7318 USA (843) 264-8096 CANADA REQUEST A CATALOG RECEIVE BY MAIL DOWNLOAD CATALOG ORANGE. SAFETY HAS A NEW COLOR. 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