Falling from heights is a serious accident that can cause significant injuries, and even loss of life in the most advanced cases. While the traditional yellow lines help warn passers-by of the dangers to which they are exposed, they remain insufficient, especially in construction sites, industrial areas or loading docks. It is therefore necessary to opt for more visible and effective devices such as security barriers for these places.

What is a safety barrier?

A security barrier is a physical device whose main function is to delimit dangerous areas or areas that are closed to the general public. In the construction and industrial sectors, it essentially reduces the risk of falling from heights and prevents access to certain areas that are reserved for a specific category of people. Depending on the needs of the users, it is possible to choose between a fixed or portable model, the latter being easier to install and remove.

What are the advantages of the safety barriers compared to the yellow line?

To begin, let's take a look at the functions of a yellow line.

The yellow line

As a reminder, the yellow line is a road marking that delimits a dangerous zone or a zone with limited access. In other words, it warns users such as pedestrians, forklifts and industrial vehicles that exceeding this limit could expose them to the risk of accidents, but does not prevent them from exceeding it. In addition, it is not always easy to see, especially in low light. What about the safety barrier?

The safety barrier

On the other hand, a safety barrier can actually restrain a person or a vehicle and therefore offer better protection against accidental falls, for example, as a physical equipment. Depending on where it is installed, it may have an opening so that authorized personnel can access the risk area. In other words, the security barrier is safer and more effective than the yellow line, although its cost is higher.

A safety barrier, a worthwhile investment

The installation of a safety barrier in an industrial zone, a loading dock or a construction site therefore represents an interesting long-term investment since it considerably limits the risk of work accidents that can lead to injuries, human losses or even delay production and lead to significant additional costs.

At Canado-Nacan Equipment, we offer a wide selection of resistant and good quality safety gates. We offer fixed, portable, platform or mezzanine models and loading docks.

Conclusion

You will find the models of safety barriers that we offer in the catalog on our official website. Contact us by phone at 1-800-353-7557 to speak with one of our experts or fill out the online form directly.

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