Gangway & Loading Arm Training
Bridge Industrial provides gangway training and loading arm training that prepares your team to install equipment correctly, operate it safely, and maintain it properly for the long haul. Our Installation, Operation & Maintenance (IOM) Training programs are tailored to your equipment, your facility, and your team’s real-world needs.
Equip your team with the knowledge to install, operate, and maintain systems safely. Training reduces operator error, extends equipment life, and builds confidence. It also helps you meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
Schedule Gangway and Loading Arm Training
Training sessions are scheduled around your operating calendar. Contact our team to book on-site training at your facility or a live remote session for crews at multiple sites.
Training That Fits Your Operation
On-Site Training – Our expert trainers come directly to your facility to deliver hands-on instruction using your actual equipment and layout. Ideal for teams who benefit from real-world, physical interaction with the systems they use daily.
Remote / Virtual Training – Perfect for multi-site operations or teams with scheduling constraints. Remote training includes live instruction, digital materials, and post-session support—delivered wherever your team is.
What Gangway and Loading Arm Training Covers
Every IOM training program is built around the equipment at your site and the roles on your team. Topics are selected for operators, maintenance crews, or both, and follow the OEM procedures for your equipment.
Gangway Training
- Safe operating procedures for raising, lowering, and positioning gangways at tank trucks, railcars, and vessels
- Proper use of safety cages, handrails, and fall protection during loading and unloading
- Routine maintenance tasks, including hydraulic system checks and lubrication of hinge pins and pivot points
- Spotting corrosion, cracking, and worn walkway surfaces that call for gangway inspection services or gangway repair services
- Operating changes after gangway refurbishment and equipment upgrades, such as powered conversions or added fall protection
Loading Arm Training
- Safe connection and disconnection procedures for top loading and bottom unloading operations
- Emergency release coupling (ERC) function and testing
- Swivel joint lubrication and rotation checks
- Seal and gasket checks for leaks and wear
- Counterweight and balance adjustment
Training can be paired with a gangway and loading arm preventative maintenance program, so the procedures your team learns match the service intervals tracked for each asset.
Training From a Multi-Brand Service Provider
Bridge Industrial is a North American independent service provider with expertise in all brands of gangways, loading arms, and fluid handling equipment. Our technicians are trained across all major gangway and loading arm brands, and we hold factory authorized service agreements with Safe Harbor, Benko, and Dixon, so one partner can train your team on a mixed fleet.
Bridge Industrial technicians carry OSHA 30 training, and the company is MSHA certified and a verified contractor through ISNetworld and Avetta, which speeds up onboarding at your facility. Headquartered in South Carolina, we provide training and field service to operators throughout the United States and Canada
When Should You Provide Training?
Training isn’t just a one-time box to check—it’s an essential part of running a safe, efficient, and compliant operation. At Bridge Industrial, we help you identify the right moments to deliver Installation, Operation, and Maintenance (IOM) Training that keeps your team informed and your equipment performing at its best.
Ideal Times to Schedule Equipment Training:
- During New Equipment Installation - The best time to train is right at the start. Ensure your team understands how to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot new systems from day one.
- After Equipment Modifications or Upgrades - Whether you’ve powered a manual system, updated a loading arm, or added fall protection—training ensures operators and maintenance crews know how to handle the changes correctly.
- When New Operators or Maintenance Staff Are Hired - Bring new team members up to speed quickly, reducing the risk of misuse or safety violations.
- During Annual Refresher or Compliance Training - Reinforce best practices and stay aligned with evolving standards like OSHA, ANSI, or CSA. Annual training is also a great time to update documentation and recertify internal procedures.
- After an Incident, Near Miss, or Failed Inspection - Use training to address root causes, correct unsafe habits, and restore confidence. Our team can support with corrective action documentation and retraining focused on specific risk areas, and our technicians can complete any gangway or loading arm repair the findings call for.
- When Operational Scope Changes - Servicing new vehicle types? Handling different products? Expanding capacity? We’ll help you adapt procedures and train your team accordingly.
Gangway and Loading Arm Training FAQs
Can training be customized?
Yes, our programs are built around your operations, your equipment, and your staff. Each program is scoped to the gangway and loading arm models at your facility, the roles being trained, and the delivery format that fits your schedule, on-site or remote.
What does IOM training cover?
IOM stands for Installation, Operation & Maintenance. IOM training covers correct installation and commissioning procedures, safe day-to-day operation, and the routine maintenance tasks that keep gangways and loading arms in service between scheduled preventative maintenance visits.
Do you offer loading arm systems field training at our site?
Yes. Our trainers come to your facility and deliver hands-on loading arm systems field training using your actual equipment and layout, covering connection procedures, emergency release coupling function, and routine maintenance checks.
Can you train our team on equipment from different manufacturers?
Yes. Bridge Industrial technicians are trained across all major gangway and loading arm brands, so a single training program can cover a mixed fleet at one site or across several facilities.
How often should operators receive gangway training?
Train at installation, after equipment modifications, when new operators or maintenance staff are hired, and once a year as a refresher aligned with OSHA, ANSI, or CSA requirements. Retraining is also recommended after an incident, near miss, or failed inspection.
We Support the Products that Support You
Extend the life of your equipment with the right parts at the right time, including PM kits and upgrades. We deliver the components that keep your equipment safe, reliable, and ready for work.
Gangways
Gangways, safety cages, and access platforms for tank truck, railcar, and marine loading operations, with gangway system services for every brand on your site.
Fluid Handling
Top loading arms, bottom unloading arms, and spill containment systems, with fluid handling arm services for truck, rail, and marine transfer operations.
Bridge Industrial delivers reliable field services, equipment upgrades, and training programs designed to extend asset life, reduce downtime, and keep your team safe. With decades of hands-on experience, we’re the partner industries count on long after commissioning.
