Unit Train Telescoping Ramps
Eliminate Gaps Between Platform And Rail Units of Varying Widths
The need of operators to access a variety of vehicles, some of which have non-standard widths, can present safety problems for your facility. The major concern is the gap that often exists between the Truck Gangway or Rail Car Gangway and the vehicle during access procedures.
A Carbis Solutions Telescoping Ramp resolves issues associated with accessing smaller vehicles, since operators just push out the ramp extension and may leave the extension in position to access larger width vehicles as well. The Telescoping Ramp closes gaps during access, and operators can perform their duties in a much safer and faster way.
The Carbis Telescoping Ramp Railcar Gangways:
- Help reduce trip hazards on walk surfaces
- Guardrails that comply with OSHA standards
- Pneumatic or hydraulic systems for raising and lowering gangways are available
- Telescoping thread and handrails designed to fit within railcar crash boxes
Item | Specification |
Weight Capacity | 500 lbs. |
Material | Aluminum |
Working Range | 15 degree above and 15 degree below horizontal |
Rail car fall prevention is a key element in ensuring the safety of workers who must use access gangways to reach railcars. Because falls from heights can be dangerous, it is imperative that robust fall protection protocols are in place.
Rail car gangways provide a level path from the loading rack to the railcar, allowing workers to move between the loading platform and the railcar with the required OSHA fall prevention needed. If fall safety precautions aren’t performed, workers may be seriously jeopardized at this entry point…putting employees and your organization at risk.
The Value of Fall Prevention
Elevation falls have the potential to result in fatalities or severe injuries. Employers are responsible for giving workers a safe workplace, especially when it comes to gangway access to railcars. It is imperative to implement suitable fall protection measures during the loading and unloading of rail cars in order to mitigate the risks associated with working at elevated levels.
Why are gangways with flat ramp access to rail cars the best places to prevent falls?
Worker Safety
Falls from a rail car can result in fatalities or severe injuries. The use of appropriate fall prevention measures can mitigate these threats and ensure the safety and well-being of workers.
Rule Observance:
Strict regulations have been implemented by government organizations that regulate fall protection in the workplace, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the US. By abiding by these guidelines, you can avoid penalties and legal action and ensure legal compliance.
Motivated Efficiency:
When workers feel safe and secure, they may focus more intently on their work. When workers are confident in their ability to do their duties as a result of efficient fall prevention systems, productivity increases.
Additional Gangway Styles
Click to see other styles of gangways.
This unit is popular for truck applications. The design features a self-leveling tread capability that provides level access to the tops of a variety of truck heights.
This unit is popular for railcar applications and is typically used for accessing vehicles with a standard fixed height.
Railcar Crashbox Safety Cage
Railcar safety cages are a simple yet vital part of railcar fall protection systems. These cages are designed to provide a secure working area around crashboxes for workers accessing railcars hatches. They act as a barrier, helping prevent workers from accidentally falling off the railcar and onto the ground.
With a Telescoping Ramp you will see:
- Elimination of gaps between gangways and vehicles of non-standard widths
- Easier handling of vehicles of all widths
- Greater safety in the workplace
- Faster access to trucks and rail cars
- Faster throughput in the loading facility
