Understand traffic flow
Map vehicles, pedestrians, blind spots, crossings, speeds and operational peaks.
Machine guarding solution
Impact Barriers & Workplace Segregation
Physical separation of machinery, vehicles and pedestrian routes using robust barriers, rails and protected access points.
Direct answerWhat it is and where it fits
Impact barriers and workplace segregation manage interaction between vehicles, pedestrians, machinery and infrastructure. They complement—rather than replace—machine-specific safeguarding by defining routes, protecting equipment and controlling access around production areas.
Where it fits
Typical applications
A project-specific assessment confirms the final design, but impact barriers & workplace segregation is commonly used for:
- 01Forklift and pedestrian separation
- 02Protection around machines and control panels
- 03Warehouse traffic routes
- 04Loading and dispatch areas
- 05Column and doorway protection
- 06Defined maintenance zones
Configuration
Designed around the environment and access task.
The physical form is selected after the hazard, safe distance, containment, hygiene and maintenance needs are understood.
Pedestrian guardrails
Low-level impact rails
Bollards and corner protection
Swing gates and controlled crossings
Machine and rack protection
Colour-coded zone definition
Engineering method
How we develop the solution.
Define the protection objective
Separate people, protect assets or prevent access to a specific zone.
Select and position barriers
Match barrier type, height, fixing and deflection space to the expected interaction.
Preserve safe movement
Maintain emergency routes, access widths, visibility and practical working space.
Project scope
Typical deliverables
Deliverables are confirmed in the quotation so responsibilities and interfaces remain clear.
Request a project review- Traffic and area review
- Barrier layout
- Product and fixing schedule
- Installation planning
- Installation
- Handover drawing
- Inspection recommendations
Technical questions
Impact Barriers & Workplace Segregation FAQs
Answers are general; the machine-specific assessment controls the final design.
Is a pedestrian barrier the same as a machine guard?
No. A traffic or pedestrian barrier manages routes and impacts, while a machine guard is designed to prevent access to specific machinery hazards. Some projects need both.
Can barriers be installed while a site remains operational?
Often yes, with staged installation, controlled work areas and agreed shutdowns for critical interfaces. Floor condition and buried services must be considered.
How are barrier positions chosen?
Positions are based on vehicle routes, pedestrian desire lines, visibility, impact exposure, working space and emergency access—not simply on available floor lines.
