The Sam Carbis Solutions Group Safety Blog

In 2014, 4,679 workers in the United States were killed on the job . To avoid potential workplace accidents and liability, your company should develop an industrial safety plan to help prevent injuries and fatalities. When you make the safety of your workforce a priority, it’s important for your safety equipment to function as a cohesive system. Loading arms and access equipment purchased from different vendors may not always integrate for adequate fall prevention. Sam Carbis Solutions Group is the only safety equipment provider in North America that designs and sources both access equipment and loading arms. These two moving pieces of equipment are engineered to work together without interference. Purchase An Integrated Solution From One Provider When you choose a single manufacturer for your safety solution needs, you are able to reach out to one contact when you experience issues with your equipment. Since your provider designs, manufactures and integrates equipment in-house, c...

If loading racks came with expiration dates it would be easy to tell when you needed addressing. But because they don't it can be difficult sometimes to know when one needs updating. Maybe the current loading rack got to the jobsite before you did and you may not really know what it was designed to do. Or maybe your company's loading rack has seen better days after many years of service. If the loading rack on the job is beginning to show its years or you have no idea what vehicle(s) the loading rack was built for and there’s no documentation, it’s probably time for an update. At the very least have it evaluated to make sure it meets industry standards. The dangers of using outdated fall prevention equipment are many and can cause huge losses for your company whether it is in lives, injuries, lawsuits, or downtime. If you notice any of the following, give Sam Carbis Solutions Group  a call and we will come to your jobsite and evaluate your fall prevention equipment: • Gaps...

There are 6 Key Questions to Assess Your Current Situation Loading and unloading trucks is a hazardous activity that presents significant safety and efficiency challenges. There are a lot of moving parts, with trucks coming and going, and workers moving quickly to load and unload product to keep throughput flowing. Over time, loading area logistics evolve as new demands, different types of trucks, and changing loading patterns come into play. What may have worked in the past suddenly becomes obsolete, and existing truck loading racks and safety equipment may no longer be effective. 6 Top Considerations When Assessing Truck Loading Rack Systems Because each loading environment is unique—with its own set of challenges—it’s important to routinely assess and evaluate your: Truck loading requirements Safety equipment Fall protection goals As a guideline when doing do, there are many questions to consider. Here are 6 top ones to start with: Are there any special handling requirem...

Customers often come to us with a “simple” request: a new gangway, loading arm, or safety platform, for example. Safety involves many factors, so rather than merely taking payment and shipping out a product, we often ask a lot of questions. By learning more about how the product will be used, we can ensure that our customers get the right equipment in place to keep them operating at maximum efficiency. As Long As it Does the Job, Right? Most of us have, at some point, used the wrong tool for the job. For example, butter knives seem to be the universal substitute for screwdrivers. Unfortunately, the price of using the wrong tool for the job at work can cost a lot more than just a drawer full of bent cutlery.  Making sure you have the right tool is our job. The Sam Carbis Solutions Group team asks the tough—and vital—questions: Have loading patterns changed? Has equipment been maintained regularly? Have employees been properly trained? On the surface, it may seem that orderi...

  Staying Current Keeps Workers Safer Remember that favorite pair of blue jeans? Like those jeans, that fit great 20 years ago, replacing aging safety equipment with the same model is likely not the best solution for ensuring a safer work environment. Customers often come to us when it’s time to replace outdated equipment and ask to purchase the exact same thing. The trouble is, a lot has changed in the years since the original equipment was purchased. OSHA standards have changed dramatically—from requirements that no gaps larger than 19” are allowed, to the regular inspection and maintenance of walking-working surfaces, and training of workers on fall and equipment hazards.  Does Your Fall Protection Equipment Fit Your Environment? In addition to regular maintenance and training, for fall protection equipment to be effective, it must “fit” in the current work environment. Changing traffic or loading patterns, newer equipment, or employees unfamiliar with operating procedur...

Managers worth their salt are always looking out for their company’s best interests, seeking the best solutions to operational challenges to keep products flowing and workers safe. While fiscal responsibility is important, the least expensive “solution” may end up being the least effective when it comes to ensuring worker safety—and can end up costing more in the long run. A petrochemical company recently asked Sam Carbis Solutions Group to provide a quote for an equipment upgrade on a loading rack. The upgrade was needed to accommodate additional product handling and switching from tank trucks to ISO containers. After submitting a proposal, we visited the company to talk about the parameters of the project and what else we could do to assist them. When we arrived, we encountered a challenge from the project manager, who questioned why we felt confident enough about obtaining their business to be onsite already. He indicated that our proposal was $10,000 higher than a competitive bid...

Chemical plants are filled with potential threats to the safety of your employees and to your company’s bottom line. Not only are you tasked with maintaining throughput efficiency, but also the nature of your business puts your workers in close contact with hazardous chemicals every day. Implementing fall prevention strategies is critical to protecting your employees from the dangers of the job and mitigating the risk of injury. Learn more about safety challenges chemical plants face as well as three fall prevention strategies for your facility. Safety Challenges Chemical Plants Face Employees working on top of trucks and rail cars are at risk of slips, trips and falls if proper safety equipment isn’t in place. Chemical plants also face a number of safety challenges that facilities in other industries may not experience, including: Multiple exits and hatches on vehicles Electrical grounding, which could lead to sparking Exposure to hazardous chemicals through spills, splash...

Your throughput depends on your ability to efficiently load and unload products at your food and beverage facility. But without the proper safety equipment, these tasks become incredibly dangerous for your employees, and even the most experienced workers could be injured or killed. Many companies fail to provide effective safety strategies and fall protection until a fatal fall occurs at their site. Although finding ways to reduce the risk of injuries is a constant challenge, it’s an important step in increasing safety and maximizing your bottom line. Learn more about safe access solutions for food and beverage facilities along with the importance of safety training for your employees. Safe Access Solutions For Your Food And Beverage Facility Fall prevention equipment for food and beverage facilities is similar to that in other industries. When considering safety equipment for your facility, it’s important to work with a trusted vendor  that can assess your facility and provide r...

Providing a safe work site is critical for protecting your workforce against accidents that may cause serious injuries. In particular, fall prevention measures such as safe access platforms are viable safety solutions that reduce the risk of preventable accidents. However, you may not always have the time or space available to install a traditional access platform. If you need a more flexible safety solution, portable platforms are often able to meet the specifications of your work site. Portable work platforms are suitable for truck and rail access when installing permanent platforms is simply not feasible. Learn more about how portable platforms help you meet your work site’s safe access needs. How Portable Platforms Are Used Some portable platforms are designed specifically for  tank truck access .These lightweight and low-cost safety solutions are suitable for fall prevention during loading and unloading. General truck and rail-access rolling platforms  usually have w...

  If you work in a chemical plant, you may be aware of the risks chemical plants pose to employees and the bottom line of the company. Workers must encounter potentially dangerous chemicals to process the products. But managers also need to keep the materials coming in and the products moving out. In this case, a truck loading rack can prove to be an invaluable safety tool. If you are looking for an innovative way to safely transport materials, check out the RediRack from Carbis Solutions. Designing your ideal loading rack solution is often a challenging and tedious task. What types of vehicles will be loading or unloading there? Who will operate the equipment? What challenges exist at the site such as piping obstructions, traffic flow issues, and safety requirements? Before long even simple solutions can get overwhelming. That is why Sam Carbis Solutions Group designed RediRack. The RediRack Component System The RediRack System begins with a standard 4’ x 6’ pedestal support...