Warehouse Safety & Optimization
E-Stops • Crossovers • Chutes • Facility Upgrades
A fast warehouse is only as good as it is safe. At Up North Steel, LLC., we help facilities operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently with targeted upgrades and OSHA-compliant safety systems. From E-Stop installs to equipment access platforms and chutes, we know how to improve flow without disrupting operations.
Optimizing the Facility, Not Just the Equipment
Your equipment might be running fine—but the space around it could be costing you time, risk, or labor.
Our team identifies and installs solutions that:
Improve material flow and throughput
Reduce safety hazards and near-misses
Reduce safety hazards and near-misses
Streamline movement between zones with smarter pathways, elevation changes, and access points—reducing congestion and increasing pick speed.
Reduce safety hazards and near-misses
Reduce safety hazards and near-misses
Reduce safety hazards and near-misses
Identify blind spots, pinch points, and outdated access routes. Then we build in safeguards that reduce risk and protect your crew.
Enhance access, visibility, and uptime
Enhance access, visibility, and uptime
Enhance access, visibility, and uptime
Improve line-of-sight, emergency reach, and operator space around equipment—so your team can move faster and respond quicker.
Adapt old layouts to modern demands
Enhance access, visibility, and uptime
Enhance access, visibility, and uptime
We retrofit aging facilities to meet today’s standards—without shutting everything down. We work clean, fast, and in sync with your ops.
Common Safety Systems We Install
Crossovers & Catwalks
Safety Rails, Bollards & Barriers
Chutes & Gravity Conveyance
Safe access over conveyors, lanes, or machinery
Chutes & Gravity Conveyance
Safety Rails, Bollards & Barriers
Chutes & Gravity Conveyance
Controlled material flow between levels or zones
Safety Rails, Bollards & Barriers
Safety Rails, Bollards & Barriers
Safety Rails, Bollards & Barriers
Defend against impact, traffic, and forklift collisions
Signage & Visual Safety Aids
Safety Rails, Bollards & Barriers
Safety Rails, Bollards & Barriers
Keep crews aware and aligned
Facility Upgrades & Modifications
Bring aging infrastructure up to speed—without shutting it down.
Brownfield site? Legacy layout? We specialize in upgrading existing facilities to meet today’s operational demands—safely, efficiently, and without full tear-downs.
Our upgrade work includes:
- Add-on platforms or mezzanine access
- Retrofit tie-ins for conveyors or automation
- Relocation of safety systems for better flow
- Custom brackets, guards, and support steel—fabricated on-site when needed
Bottom line: We make the old work like new—and we do it while the rest of your operation keeps running.
OSHA-Compliant, Safety-First Installs
Safety isn’t a checklist—it’s a standard.
We don’t just install fast—we install safe. Every project meets or exceeds OSHA requirements, and our crews are trained to work clean and smart in live environments.
What that looks like on-site:
Certified Crews with Documented Training
Certified Crews with Documented Training
Certified Crews with Documented Training
Every crew member is trained, certified, and safety-briefed for the job at hand—with records kept up to date. From rigging and lifts to confined space and fall protection, we bring qualified people, not just warm bodies.
On-Site Coordination with Safety Teams
Certified Crews with Documented Training
Certified Crews with Documented Training
We work directly with your site safety managers and GCs—aligning with protocols, participating in toolbox talks, and adjusting to real-time site needs without delay.
Compliant Materials & Install Methods
True Hazard Mitigation in Active Zones
True Hazard Mitigation in Active Zones
All anchoring, railings, platforms, and guards meet OSHA standards—no guessing, no gray areas. We only install what we’d trust under our own feet.
True Hazard Mitigation in Active Zones
True Hazard Mitigation in Active Zones
True Hazard Mitigation in Active Zones
We go beyond cones and tape—establishing safe walk paths, controlling debris, and maintaining a clean, organized site that protects your people as much as ours.
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Let’s walk your floor and identify the upgrades that will make the biggest impact—on safety, flow, and efficiency.