When it is not possible to eliminate the risk of falling from height, it is important a suitable fall prevention system is put in place to reduce the risks associated. SDV provides several quality tanker access systems most appropriate to the level of risk and to suit all budgets.

 

Mobile Access Cart

 

Safe, and reliable access onto tanker tops is a subject of increasing concern to all engineers and safety managers involved in the area of bulk liquid transfer. The Carbis mobile access cart, or TC10, is designed to provide drivers and operators with a flexible and safe access on to tankers of varying heights, either to sample or load product.

Constructed in either aluminium or carbon steel, these mobile platforms can be moved around a loading bay easily by one person or longer distances with a tractor. Wheels can be specified to run parallel to tanker for areas where space is limited.

 

Multi-Modal System

The Multi-Modal Access System is designed to provide drivers and operators with a flexible and safe access on to tankers of varying heights and lengths, whether to load or sample liquids or to open vents for bottom loading. The unique feature of the multi-modal is that each end of the cage can be tilted to match the slope of a tanker top. The multi-modal systems are made in galvanised steel and has aluminium flip-up floor panels. Galvanised floor panels can be specified if necessary. Used in conjunction with the Loadtec range of loading platforms, the system can be designed to meet almost any customer requirement.

 

Folding Stairs

Simple access to and exit from a tanker is provided by the folding stairs unit. Available with a range of optional safety cages, this simple retractable stair is the primary method of tanker top access all over the world. The proven design with parking lock gives an effective method of bridging a variable gap between platform and tanker.

Generally available as three, four or five step systems, they are spring counterbalanced and have features such as a parking lock and split-second step to avoid toe traps when lowering. Safety cages are available at 1.5m or 3m wide. Optional extras such as pneumatic balance and parking sensors can be fitted.

SDV provides a combination of aluminium, painted, galvanised and stainless steel systems to suit your application.

 

Tank Enclosure Systems

There are many tanker access situations that require the operator to have free access to the entire tanker top. Increasingly, this can mean walking along the top of a round barrel or ISO container with varying designs of walkway and manhole positions.

The Tanker Enclosure Systems have its own integral walkway built into the structure, giving them greater rigidity and enhanced safety. It is integrated with a folding stair unit which is manually operated.

The enclosure can be specified up to 12 metres long with aluminium construction. The system can be designed to be used for inspection purposes or with several loading arms. The system is supplied with flip up floor panels so that access to all areas of the tankers is independent of tanker walkways.

Did you know?

A deadly combination – fall arrest and flammable liquids

Fall arrest systems and flammable liquids don’t mix. If a conflagration occurs while an operator is on the tanker, the fall arrest wire will slow down his escape and survival chances. Fear and flight instincts kick in. Unhooking carabiners doesn’t.

 

Standard Platforms

Safe, and reliable access onto tanker tops is a subject of increasing concern to all engineers and safety managers involved in the area of bulk liquid transfer. The tanker access and loading platform is designed to provide drivers and operators with a flexible and safe access on to tankers of varying heights, either to sample or load product. Used in conjunction with the SDV range of fall prevention products, the system can be designed to meet any customer requirement.

The method of access to the elevated level is by staircase which can be configured to suit site constraints and designed with escape and safety in mind.

SDV can install these stations very quickly on foundations prepared by others to minimise site disruption.

 

Large Cage Solutions

In areas where power is not available or access to tanker tops is infrequent, we provide a solution that meets your financial and space limitations.

The Large Cage Solution can be supplied from five to twelve metres long and can fix to a single pedestal standpost platform. Generally, these are supplied with aluminium frames; however, the cage can also be specified with galvanised rails. The system requires five bar air to power the cylinders on the folding stairs and these are operated by a single simple lever at platform level.

It requires no power input and does not have a floor built into it.