When a facility has structures, equipment, or machinery that reach elevated heights that require permanent access to operate and maintain, a fixed industrial platform is needed. These platforms are stable surfaces of varying sizes designed to be used for walking or working at heights, like catwalks, walkways, crossover ladders, and more. They help workers stay safe while working at heights in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and other environments that require regular access to above ground-level areas.

The best fixed work and access platforms are built with high-strength materials to support the weight of workers, tools, and equipment, preventing accidents and injuries from a fall. Durable coatings, like paint and hot-dip galvanized steel, are often applied to the surfaces of these fixed platforms for added longevity and resistance to corrosion. They should also be fitted with safety measures, such as guardrails and locking mechanisms to ensure complete compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for worker safety when operating at heights.

Solid Foundations: Exploring the Advantages of Fixed Industrial Platforms

A quality scale platform is built to withstand the environment where it will be used, including temperature inconsistencies, air currents, vibration, radio frequency interference (RFI), and static electricity. The best scale platform models feature increased readability to provide more precise measurement value readings and are equipped with ionizers to reduce the buildup of electrostatic charges on the platform surface and weighing sensors.

Another benefit of a high-quality platform scale is its ability to accurately weigh heavy loads in a single, fluid motion. This can help prevent costly errors that slow down operations and decrease the facility’s ability to meet delivery deadlines.