SAFETY BARRIERS IN PRACTICE
The installation of safety barriers within workplaces has become a critical factor in organisational health and safety. Positioning barriers correctly is the best method of reducing accidents within the workplace. Vibrant barrier systems are key to indicating danger is present, even in chaotic working environments with footfall and forklifts.
Our range includes a selection of health and safety barriers designed in red/white or yellow/black. This high-visibility feature ensures they do not blend in with their surroundings, whether positioned indoors or outdoors.
OUR RANGE OF SAFETY BARRIERS
WAREHOUSE BARRIERS
We offer a diverse collection of warehouse barriers, crucial for maintaining workplace safety. They are suitable for use as pedestrian safety barriers within warehouses, protecting people from entering potentially dangerous areas. This includes factory construction as well as warehouse forklift zones. These posts also allow for permanent installation within industrial environments, including warehouses.
A vibrant yellow powder coat makes the Modular Lift Out Barrier System easily recognisable within the workplace. The rails between each post are removable, allowing for access to pedestrians when required. Available with an array of post types and horizontal rails, this crash barrier is customisable to fit your space.
EXPANDING SAFETY BARRIERS
A modern twist to traditional barriers, expanding barriers are a flexible and portable barrier solution. Perfect for temporary working sites, they can easily highlight areas of danger, reducing the risk of potential accidents.
Our best-selling Instagate Expanding Safety Barrier is suitable for a variety of workplace applications, including warehouses and construction sites. The alternating red and white colour combination allows for improved visibility, even in low light. With roller wheels and top handles, this expanding barrier is easy to transport by one person, making it ideal for temporary awareness. Aluminium makes this barrier suitable for long-term use in both indoor and outdoor environments.
HOOP BARRIERS
Hoop barriers are ideal additions to workplaces seeking to protect their machinery and equipment within a working environment. Also known as guard barriers, our wide range creates a permanent obstacle that prevents vehicle access, including forklift trucks.
Suitable for loading docks and reinforcing safety zones is our Traffic-Line Steel Hoop Guards. The additional cross bar across the centre of the hoop reinforces safety, further protecting fragile goods and machinery. Powder-coated yellow, these barriers stand out against any indoor factory environment, even during high-traffic periods.
For further height variations, we are proud to supply Black Bull's Heavy Duty Hoop Barriers. With additional shock prevention, they are suitable for use in carparks as well as industrial use.
RACKING PROTECTORS
At Direct2U, we understand that your warehouse holds valuable stock that requires maximum protection. That is why we recommend our racking protectors, suitable for use as impact protection barriers. Protect your precious stock from damage from forklift trucks and other vehicles within a warehouse environment. With their ability to protect exposed edges, our racking protectors can also be used as Machine Guards.
Our Black Bull Racking End Frame Protectors come complete with two posts, two rails, and two end panels. This ensures that your stock receives the most protection possible, with minimal space lost. Aluminium securing blocks ensure these barriers will become a permanent addition within your warehouse.
SAFETY BOLLARDS
When creating designated areas and walkways, safety bollards are an amazing choice. Suitable for marking pedestrian-only areas, they deter unauthorised vehicles from accessing these areas, ranging from forklifts to cars.
We understand that sometimes, cars and other vehicles can run into bollards accidentally. That is why our range features a variety of barriers with different levels of sturdiness. Whilst our Black Bull Heavy Duty Bollards are made of high-grade steel for toughness, the Flexback Traffic Safety Bollards offer a lot more leeway. Their ability to bounce back to their original upright position if they are run over makes them ideal for traffic management.
IMPACT PROTECTION BARRIERS
Separate pedestrian walkways from vehicles by utilising our impact protection barriers! Manufactured from high-quality material, they create a protective layer, further enhancing workplace health and safety.
Specifically, our best-selling Black Bull Collision Protection Bars are available in a bold yellow and black striped pattern. This is effective for raising awareness, even when positioned low on the ground. They are easy to install by simply bolting them to the floor, resulting in a permanent solution. Available in three different lengths, these protection bars are best suited for warehouses, stopping forklift trucks from entering pedestrian-only zones.
BELT BARRIERS
Our range of belt barriers is the ideal queue management tool for an array of workplace and public applications.
Available with a wide selection of post colours and belt types, our Premium Safety Belt Barriers are the ideal method of restricting access. They are easy to move, making them a temporary management solution. Messaged belt options are also available, which can be read to symbolise reasoning.
Thinking of setting up a more deluxe pedestrian barrier? The Stainless Steel Retractable Belt Barrier is perfect for creating queue layouts in retail shops, or blocking off closed restaurant sections.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING BARRIER
The leading cause of workplace accidents involves slipping, tripping, or falling. With this in mind, we have ensured to have a variety of cleaning and maintenance barriers. Used to make the public aware of potential slip or trip hazards, these signs can be used in both industrial workplaces and general use in retail, school, and office environments.
Our best-selling Rubbermaid Four Sided Caution Wet Floor Signs come as a pack of 6, and have a large, stable base due to self-opening feet. Printed with three caution messages, including one in Spanish, it is the perfect edition to any janitor's cart.
TEMPORARY SAFETY BARRIERS
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Having barriers that can be moved with ease is essential for temporary working environments. This includes painting and decorating jobs and temporary road works, where job sites can move every week. Cost-effective and quick to install, they are a must-have for workers who are always on the move!
Available with 3 or 4 sides, our Traffic-Line Pedestrian Safety Barriers acts as a partition to protect pedestrians from entering temporarily dangerous zones, including dropped drains or an exposed tree stump. Once the hazard has been removed, these barriers can be easily collapsed and stored in a compact size.
IN NEED OF SOME FURTHER HELP?
The process of picking the right barrier to meet your workplace's safety standards goes beyond just aesthetic choice. Our full range of heavy-duty barriers can be used in a range of workplace applications, from front-of-house retail shops to warehouse stock protection.
If you are still stuck on your choice, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team by email, live chat, or over the phone. We can offer barrier recommendations based on your unique requirements, and can even tailor quotes when you request a quote from us. We offer free site visits too, where we can measure your space to ensure the correct sized barrier is ordered!