Skip to content
Menu

Blue SteelCo

Industry Updates

Field notes on railroad and industrial safety from Blue SteelCo: blue flag protection, locomotive tooling, fire extinguisher racks, and shop equipment.

  1. Shop Storage OSHA Compliance for Industrial Yards: What the Rules Say

    Shop storage OSHA compliance starts with 1910.22 and 1910.176. See what the text requires for aisles, loads and stored tools, then get a quote.

    Read more: Shop Storage OSHA Compliance for Industrial Yards: What the Rules Say →
  2. Railcar Wheel Chock Inspection Checklist for Rail Yards

    An 8-point railcar wheel chock inspection checklist, how chocks fit FRA securement rules (49 CFR 232.103(n), Part 218), and what NTSB and OSHA cases show.

    Read more: Railcar Wheel Chock Inspection Checklist for Rail Yards →
  3. Railroad Blue Flag Signs

    Railroad blue flag signs, flag holders, and derail gate signage built for the rail maintenance environment and FRA 49 CFR 218 blue signal protection. US-made since 1997 — request a quote.

    Read more: Railroad Blue Flag Signs →
  4. NFPA 10 2026 Changes: What Industrial Facilities Must Update Now

    NFPA 10 2026 adds a performance-based inspection program, new condemned-cylinder disposal rules, and a consolidated foam definition. Here is what to update.

    Read more: NFPA 10 2026 Changes: What Industrial Facilities Must Update Now →
  5. OSHA Pit Fall Protection Requirements: Steel Mill Cited Under 1910.28(b)(6)(i)

    A June 2025 OSHA citation shows how pit fall protection rule 1910.28(b)(6)(i) applies to unguarded slitter and conveyor pits. The enforcement breakdown.

    Read more: OSHA Pit Fall Protection Requirements: Steel Mill Cited Under 1910.28(b)(6)(i) →
  6. NFPA 10 Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguisher Requirements: 2026 Conference Preview

    Lithium-ion battery fire risk is unsettled under NFPA 10. What industrial facilities should update before the 2026 NFPA Expo.

    Read more: NFPA 10 Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguisher Requirements: 2026 Conference Preview →
  7. Railroad Blue Flag Protection: FRA Rules, Equipment & Compliance

    FRA 49 CFR 218 blue signal rules explained, plus blue flags built for rail crews since 1997. Standard, high-wind, and magnetic models ship from the USA.

    Read more: Railroad Blue Flag Protection: FRA Rules, Equipment & Compliance →
  8. Elevated Rail Locomotive Work Platform

    Locomotive Rolling ramp provides access to the locomotive for repairs when a fixed ramp is not available. Roll into place.

    Read more: Elevated Rail Locomotive Work Platform →
  9. Locomotive Truck Coil Spring Alignment Tool

    This tool allows for you to correct the spring alignment without taking the risk of injury if the motor slips. Truck shop traction motor tool

    Read more: Locomotive Truck Coil Spring Alignment Tool →
  10. End of Locomotive Repair Work Platform

    Steel Platform can be used for locomotive or railcar service. Steel rollers allow movement up and down tracks to be spotted as desired. Handrail Platforms.

    Read more: Portable Track Work Platform →
  11. Mobile Supply Cart with Integrated Printer and Scanner Station

    Supply department inventory scanner and printer stands.

    Read more: Supply Cart Scanner Mod →
  12. GE Locomotive Slip Ring removal and Reinstallation tool kit parts.

    GE Straight Shaft Mica & Molded Slip Ring Removal and ReInstallation Tool Kit. GE Locomotive Slip Ring removal and installation

    Read more: GE Locomotive Slip Ring removal and Reinstallation →
  13. Locomotive Tag Out Flag

    Next Gen High Wind Blue Flag, Safety First, Blue Flag Protection. Rail yard safety, AAR Safety, OSHA Safety, FRA Safety, Best Blue Flags, Reflective Flags

    Read more: Lightweight Locomotive Safety Flag →
  14. Metal Parts Cabinets

    Metal Parts Cabinets, sling storage, lifting slings, master link storage, Outdoor sling storage, OSHA lifting sling storage

    Read more: Metal Parts Cabinets →
  15. TRS SRS Sensor Gauges

    Precision Ground TRS SRS Gauges to verify and set the gap for EMD Locomotive Engines. 3 piece set in plastic case.

    Read more: Locomotive TRS SRS Sensor Gauges →
  16. Safe Work

    Electrician Work Stool,Safety on the job at the railroad, Locomotive Safety, Railway Safety, 5S Tool Safety, Locomotive Repair Shop, Locomotive Service Shop

    Read more: Safe Work →
  17. Locomotive Diesel Shop Carts

    Coolant Pump Cart / Mobile fill unit for Anti-Freeze - Includes:12 Gauge Steel Construction.All steel brackets and fork pockets.

    Read more: Locomotive Diesel Shop Carts →
  18. Locomotive Service Ramp Platform

    All aluminum locomotive service ramp is portable for your shop floor and freely rolls into place for service access.

    Read more: Locomotive Service Ramp Platform →
  19. 5S Tool Cabinets with peg board

    Heavy Duty 5S Tool Cabinets with peg board inserts, Polycarbonate Doors with padlock provision. Keeps tools secure and your set complete 5S Tool Cabinets.

    Read more: 5S Tool Cabinets with peg board →
  20. Safe storage for oily debris and recycling filters

    Cart to dispose of oily debris, filters. Lid and suction fitting to evacuation and help to keep your shop oil free.

    Read more: Locomotive Filter Service Cart →
  21. Tier 4 Locomotive Tool Caddy

    Sturdy Aluminum fabricated tool holder that hangs from the handrail. All of your parts and tools will be at your fingertips.

    Read more: Tier 4 Locomotive Tool Caddy →
  22. Galvanized Pegboard Panels

    Galvanized 12 Ga panels for Heavy Industrial customers to place your work tools on a shadow and tool management.

    Read more: Galvanized Pegboard Panels →
  23. Large Tool Caddy

    Tool caddy hangs on the handrail and your parts and tools go into divided storage area, everything is an arms length away.

    Read more: Large Tool Caddy →
  24. Black Tank Pull Handles

    Holding Tank Pull handles break off, this is your backup for Black and Grey water dumping. Corrosion Resistant and easy to store.

    Read more: Black Tank Pull Handles →
  25. Service Carts / Supply Carts

    Heavy Duty service-supply-carts, Durable Steel Carts, one piece molded wheels, Diesel Shop Carts

    Read more: Service Carts / Supply Carts →
  26. 92 Day Inspection Air Test Kit

    92 Day ATK, FRA required inspection for 92 Locomotive Inspection Report. Includes the Case, Foam and all pictured tools

    Read more: 92 Day Inspection Air Test Kit →
  27. Locomotive Brake Shoe Service Carts

    5S Management, Carts for all items for brake shoe change out.

    Read more: Locomotive Brake Shoe Service Carts →
  28. Pegboard Tool Management

    Pegboard Hangers, Pegboard socket holders, Tool Management, Wall Mount tool cabinets, Pegboard tool storage, Pegboard tool cabinets

    Read more: Pegboard Tool Management →
  29. Steel Shop Carts

    Heavy Duty Steel Shop Cart, 500# Capacity Carts, Industrial Grade Metal Carts, Made in the USA.

    Read more: Steel Shop Carts →
  30. The Report is in.

    Blue Steel galvanized metal pegboards have a formed return with a pre-punch hole provision for mounting to an existing beam or wall that would be suitable for supporting the weight.

    Read more: The Report is in. →
  31. Shop Forklift Barriers

    Custom Shop Forklift Barriers can protect expensive equipment and also prevent injury to workers. OSHA Shop protection is required.

    Read more: Shop Forklift Barriers →
  32. Hydraulic Aluminum Crossover Bridge

    Install an Aluminum Crossover bridge in your railroad repair shop and other heavy equipment repair setting. Industrial Yards, Truck Repair Shops. Hydraulic Aluminum Crossover Bridges are safe and efficient.

    Read more: Hydraulic Aluminum Crossover Bridge →
  33. Storage for Locomotive Cooling System Tools.

    Place your cooling system test tools on our specialty hand truck for easy storage and use for your shop crew.

    Read more: Cooling System Test Kit 5S Tool management →
  34. Road Crew Truck Upfit

    Road Crew Truck Upfit for Railroad Track Crew Truck. Check out these 5S tool holder additions to keep the crew Safe and organized when out on a service call. Our Industry Standard derail holders extend for easy removal and replacement of your derail tool. The buggy bars and brake shoes and other tools all have a secure place for storage and easy access.

    Read more: Truck Upfit for the Road Crew-Keeping Safe →
  35. 3-1/2″ Long Square Hole Pegboard Hook Hanger

    Now available in stock, pegboard hangers that don't fall off the board when you grab your tools.  For your larger tools with no problem.

    Read more: Pegboard Hook Hanger →
  36. NRE GenSet Locomotive Air Conditioner Lifter

    NRE GenSet Locomotive Air Conditioner Lifter for safe and secure removal installation of replacement air conditioner unit.

    Read more: NRE GenSet Locomotive Air Conditioner Lifter →
  37. EMD Air Compressor Drive Shaft Stand

    Air Compressor shaft alignment stand, for EMD Locomotives, features steel construction and an Acme-threaded shaft, along with a bronze adjusting nut, making alignment straightforward.

    Read more: EMD Air Compressor Drive Shaft Stand →
  38. Restored and Mounted Locomotive Bell

    A customer brought us an old, crusty locomotive bell to restore and mount. It wouldn't need to ring.

    Read more: Locomotive Bell →
  39. Next Gen Tool Cart

    Custom Pegboard Tool Carts, add and remove new tools with this customizable cart, it holds hundred of pounds of tooling.

    Read more: Blue Steel Next Gen Tool Cart →
  40. Locking Pliers / Locking Clamps Peg Board Holders

    Industrial Grade tool holders for round and square peg board.

    Read more: Locking Pliers Peg Board Holders →
  41. Tube Swaging Foam Kit w/case

    Read more: Tube Swaging Foam Kit →
  42. Hydraulic Cylinder Storage Made Easy

    Hydraulic Cylinder Storage is made easy, with our peg board storage hangers. Keep your tools and equipment in your workspace ready to use.

    Read more: Hydraulic Cylinder Storage →
  43. Precision Machined Parts

    Barring Bars, Wheel Peeler Repair parts, Compressor Drive Flange replacement parts.

    Read more: Precision Machined Parts →
  44. MU Gladhand Hose Holder

    Locomotive MU Gladhand hose rack, Railroad Gladhands, Locomotive Service Truck, Railroad Service Track, MOW Rail Crew

    Read more: MU Gladhand Hose Holder →
  45. Knuckle Table

    Heavy duty Knuckle or Coupler Storage Table with removable Front Pipe Barrier. Safe Storage and at a proper level.

    Read more: Knuckle Table →
  46. Precision Tools for Locomotive Maintenance

    GE Engine Oil Change, Locomotive Oil Drain, Custom Wrenches, Custom Locomotive Tools, Metal Tool Fabrication, Locomotive Oil Drain Plug Wrench

    Read more: GE Diesel Locomotive Oil Drain Wrench | Custom Hand Tools for Engine Maintenance →
  47. Large battery installation fixture

    Safe and efficient battery removal and installation with our Battery tool designed for use with your forklift.

    Read more: Large battery installation fixture →
  48. Locomotive Fuel Filter Canister Squeegee

    EMD Locomotive Fuel Filter Canister Squeegee

    Read more: EMD Locomotive Fuel Filter Canister Squeegee →
  49. Locomotive Rust Inhibitor Cart

    Locomotive Rust Inhibitor Cart makes dispensing product in proper mixing proportions easy and safe.

    Read more: Locomotive Rust Inhibitor Cart →

Request a Quote

Tell us what your crews need. We build to spec and quote every order directly.

Or email sales@bluesteelco.net

  • Since 1997
  • Made in USA
  • Steel & aluminum fabrication
  • UPRR stock items