Barriers well tested
August 1st 2011 The whole A-Safe product range is
tested, but particularly the barriers
that segregate and protect pedestrians
from vehicles within the working
environment.
The testing is done under rigorous
conditions with results calibrated.
Certificated results can be simulated
in the worst case scenario of a 90
degree impact. There are only two
official standards for safety barriers
and both refer to the specification for
car parks: BS 6399-1 and BS6180. All
A-Safe barriers including its own
'armco' barrier have passed these.
In the A-Safe factory there are two
impact calibration rigs; one, a
dynamic pendulum impact simulator
and one a static constant force
simulator. The method is to erect
barriers and, under controlled safety
conditions, bash them with a forklift. More articles from A-Safe (UK) Ltd: | 
