Custom Fall Protection Systems

Truck Maintenance Washbay

Woodstock, Ontario
Chemical
$250k–$1M
Approval Drawings Custom Fabrication Design & Engineering Installation

A purpose-built truck maintenance washbay delivering safe, continuous top-access to tankers during inspection, cleaning, and servicing—without repositioning vehicles or disrupting operations.

Challenge

Contrans required a dedicated maintenance bay that enabled operators to safely access all tanker points while maintaining workflow efficiency and minimizing disruption to an active facility.

Additional Challenge: Chemical Exposure
Aggressive cleaning chemicals used in cement tanker washdowns created a high corrosion risk for standard metal gangways. To ensure long-term durability and operator safety, the system required materials capable of withstanding repeated chemical exposure without structural degradation or excessive maintenance.

Key Constraints

  • Continuous tanker access without vehicle repositioning
  • Strict fall protection and safety compliance requirements
  • Integration into existing concrete floor
  • Minimal downtime and site disruption
  • Aggressive wash chemicals required corrosion-resistant materials to prevent premature gangway degradation.

Risk

Reduced fall risk and chemical exposure during elevated tanker maintenance operations.

Workflow

Uninterrupted tanker access along full length without repositioning vehicles

Compliance

Meets OSHA fall protection standards with enclosed, controlled access systems

Custom Solution

Designed for safety, operational performance, and compliance.

Material Constraint & Solution

1 key elements
  • Fiberglass track pans were selected in place of traditional metal components due to their superior resistance to chemical corrosion. This material choice preserves structural integrity in harsh washbay environments, eliminates premature deterioration, and reduces long-term maintenance and replacement costs — delivering a durable, reliable solution for extended service life.

Key Deliverables

What was delivered end-to-end

Engineering & Planning

Site-specific design, drawings, and system coordination

Installation

Precision-installed platform and gangway system with minimal downtime

Safety & Compliance

Full enclosure fall protection meeting OSHA requirements

Commissioning

System testing, verification, and operational handover

Project Highlights

Key moments and system details from the installation.

Truck Maintenance Washbay highlight image
Elevated truck maintenance platform with dual-sided tracked gangways, providing safe top-access during inspection and washdown operations.

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Trusted partners who contributed to this project.

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