Published on: April 20, 2026
Modernizing Tanker Access Protocols
Hazard: Workers at the Daily’s Premium Meats loadout site faced significant danger when accessing the tops of tank trailers. The cylindrical, slick nature of these vehicles offers no natural anchor points, making routine loading and inspection tasks hazardous.
Solution: Three specialized Inverted L cantilevered rigid rail systems designed to bolt directly onto existing infrastructure.
Benefits: Enabled a completely non-invasive installation, preserved essential floor space for heavy vehicle movement, and provided a high-performance fall arrest system that eliminates the risks of line sag.
The Challenge: Navigating Industrial Constraints
The logistics team at Daily’s Premium Meats needed to implement a safety upgrade without interfering with their fast-paced food production environment. The primary obstacle was the need for a structure that reached over the center of the loading line without requiring welding or major structural modifications to the existing platform. Maintaining a clear, unobstructed path for trucks and equipment on the ground was a mandatory requirement.
The Process: Commitment to Engineering Standards
The project began with a site visit to verify measurements and ensure the solution would enhance rather than hinder facility productivity. FLS engineers conducted a full analysis to ensure the existing structural steel could safely manage the loads generated during a fall event.
When technicians discovered that the initial fabrication for the gallow arms did not perfectly align with the site geometry, FLS made a deliberate choice to prioritize quality over timeline pressures. The team managed a 10-day turnaround to refabricate and galvanize the components, ensuring the final installation adhered strictly to the certified engineering drawings.
The Solution: Precision-Fit Safety Infrastructure
FLS delivered a turnkey system that solved the operational and safety demands of the facility:
- Inverted L FlexRail setups: These three 7-foot Type 3 rigid rail systems provide a rock-solid, zero-deflection arrest point that keeps workers safe from ground-level impact.
- Non-invasive mounting: The bolt-on design avoided all hot work, bypassing the need for specialized permits or fire watches in the production zone.
- Optimized user experience: The kits include 20-foot galvanized cable self-retracting lifelines and high-efficiency trolleys for fluid user movement.
- Turnkey support: FLS managed the complex rental logistics for heavy equipment, performed on-site training for authorized personnel, and provided complete operations documentation.
Summary: A Proactive Safety Partnership
The installation at Daily’s Premium Meats reflects the FLS approach to solving high-stakes safety problems without compromising facility operations. By choosing to correct fabrication errors rather than utilizing temporary field-fixes, FLS ensured that the system remains a reliable safety asset for years to come.
To maintain this high standard of compliance, the facility is now part of the FLS safety lifecycle program, with the first annual recertification already on the books for February 2027.
Ready to enhance safety and efficiency at your facility? Contact Flexible Lifeline Systems for a comprehensive safety audit and let our team of experts help you find the perfect solution for your work at height.
