At an Arizona chemical manufacturing facility specializing in nitrogen production, SafeRack’s safety and compliance expert configured and supported installing an ErectaStep permanent stair solution. This system replaced the rented scaffolding, providing access to critical valves. The installation of ErectaStep not only improved worker safety, but also increased efficiency in ongoing maintenance, inspections, and access for facility turnarounds. Additionally, the facility achieved a complete return on the stair and installation investment in less than eighteen months, resulting in a significant ROI from cost savings, all while improving safety.
This ErectaStep installation achieved full ROI in under 1.5 years, delivering substantial cost savings while improving safety too!
Saves Money
Comparing traditional scaffolding rentals with ErectaStep modular platforms reveals significant long-term financial benefits. While renting scaffolding might seem less expensive initially, costs quickly add up with the rental fees, frequent inspections and certification, and the need for skilled labor for assembly and disassembly. Scaffolding also requires regular maintenance, incurring additional costs. In contrast, ErectaStep’s modular stair design eliminates these recurring costs, offering a significant long-term saving. Constructed from marine-grade aluminum, ErectaStep systems are designed for durability and long-term use, significantly reducing maintenance expenses without requiring repetitive, costly re-certification.
Benefits of ErectaStep over Traditional Scaffolding
Improved Safety and Compliance
ErectaStep’s stairs are designed to meet OSHA standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel involved in maintenance and inspection tasks. The stairs’ construction, made from industrial-grade aluminum, eliminates the risks associated with using scaffolding, such as instability and potential for collapse.
Durability and Low Maintenance
Constructed from 100% industrial-grade aluminum, ErectaStep stairs are resistant to rust, warping, and rotting. This ensures a long lifecycle and minimal maintenance, which is particularly important in the harsh conditions often found in industrial environments like nitrogen manufacturing facilities.
Modular Design for Versatile Applications
ErectaStep’s modular design allows for infinite configurations, making it possible to configure the stairs to any height and specific site requirements without custom fabrication and the costs and extended timelines that come with custom fabrication.
Quick Installation
One of the significant advantages of ErectaStep stairs over scaffolding is the ease and speed of installation. The prefabricated components bolt together on-site without the need for welding, enabling a rapid setup that minimizes downtime and disruption to facility operations.
Improved Operational Efficiency
By replacing scaffolding with ErectaStep’s permanent stairs, the facility has streamlined its maintenance and inspection processes. The stairs provide reliable, consistent access to valves, allowing for quicker and more efficient task completion. This improvement in operational efficiency helps reduce overall turnaround times, critical for maintaining production schedules in the manufacturing sector.
Specific Features of the Installation
- Material: 100% industrial-grade aluminum, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion.
- Compliance: Fully meets OSHA standards, enhancing workplace safety.
- Configurability: Modular design allows customization to any required height and site-specific needs.
- Installation: Prefabricated and bolted together on-site, requiring no welding and ensuring a quick setup.
