Florence, SC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/07/2018 -- Carbis Solutions' elevated railway safety systems, the gold standard for fall protection, will be on full display at booth #764, June 11-13, 2018 at the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) 38th annual trade show in Houston.

Engineered by Carbis Solutions, their elevated cages close the gap for safety by limiting worker exposure to gaps and holes—up to 30"—that traditional cages leave open. Unlike outdated systems, Carbis's elevated cages encase the entire top of the railcar, leaving no gap larger than 19", the OSHA standard.

"What constitutes safe access to liquid terminal platforms and equipment has evolved dramatically in recent years," says Carbis CEO Shawn Mizell. "In the not-too-distant past, workers may have simply climbed a railcar for access, creating a worse-case risk scenario."

The risks associated with conventional ramps and cages can be costly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), slips, trips and falls (STFs) accounted for around 27% of cases involving days away from work in 2014. The toll on employees can include lost wages, temporary or permanent disability, depression, and long-term medical complications.

As awareness about the potential hazards of inadequate coverage has grown, railway companies are partnering with Carbis to create safer working environments. Beginning with a thorough assessment, Carbis then creates a safety plan and provides comprehensive training to address any hazards identified. Custom elevated rail safety cages—and other equipment as necessary—are then designed to meet a facility's specifications and needs, and employees are fully trained on how to safely access terminals.

Carbis's elevated railway cages offer a low total cost of ownership, especially when the potential costs of fall-related injuries are taken into consideration. "With our advanced solutions, railway companies can dramatically reduce risk and increase throughput," says Mizell.

Elevated railway cages offer the best fall protection coverage, are low maintenance, and very durable. By investing in the "gold standard" of liquid terminal fall protection, railway companies can reduce workplace hazards, protect employees, and reduce the risk of costly fall-related injuries.

About Carbis Solutions
Sam Carbis Solutions Group, LLC is the world leader in building customized bulk loading access equipment and structural steel components. Carbis is passionate about partnering with customers to help keep people safer and products flowing. Since 2011, our elevated railway cage safety solutions have ensured railway companies across the U.S. have the highest quality fall protection systems in place.

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World Leader in Safety Solutions and Equipment Focuses on Sharing Risk-Prevention Information to Keep Workers Safer

Florence, SC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/26/2018 -- Carbis Solutions, the world leader in fall protection safety solutions, launched its new Safety-First website on February 22, 2018. The website provides a host of information to help keep workers safer when accessing ships, trains, trucks, airplanes or facilities.

"It's not about how much equipment we can sell, it's about keeping people safer," says Shawn Mizell, Carbis President, CEO, and COO. "Our new website focuses on helping companies keep their workers safer by offering them the tools they need and real, hands-on information."

Carbis' new website, https://www.carbissolutions.com/, features resources, training, and information on reducing fall risk and hazards in the workplace to keep workers safer. Visitors can learn about equipment maintenance, changing OSHA regulations and new designs and solutions from Carbis.

"Our equipment is built to last a long time, but it must be properly maintained to ensure safety," says Mizell. "Often times, the person who purchased our safety equipment is long gone and with them, the knowledge of how to maintain the equipment."

If equipment isn't functioning properly, or the wrong equipment for the application is being used, workers could be at risk. "Over time, a facility may change the nature of its loading operation, such as the type of vehicle coming in or a change in traffic pattern. These changes alter the function of fall protection equipment, so workers are often unknowingly put at risk," says Mizell.

The new site provides guidance on how best to maintain equipment to help ensure safety day-to-day, such as how to adjust springs or when to add lubricating oil to a loading arm, as well as recommendations for safety equipment such as a Lift Resist Device (LRD), to protect against falls. A LRD prevents a worker from moving the lift cage out of the way to access a hatch, which can create a falling hazard. The site also recommends that workers understanding spotting—ensuring equipment is in the correct position—to avoid creating unnecessary risk.

Carbis' focus on safety began in 1930 when the company invented aluminum fire truck ladders to help keep firefighters safer. Since that time, Carbis has innovated safety solutions for a broad range of industries. Says Mizell: "Our goal has remained the same, we want to make it as easy as possible for people to get the information they need to keep their people safer and products flowing."

About Carbis Solutions
Sam Carbis Solutions Group, LLC is the world leader in building customized bulk loading access equipment and structural steel components. Many of the systems considered standard in the bulk loading industry were developed by Carbis engineers for its customers. Carbis is passionate about partnering with customers to help keep people safer and products flowing.

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