Pedestrian safety barriers have provided protection against vehicular hazards since their market inception in the 50s. Over the years, material innovations, design upgrades and regulatory standards have made them sturdier and more secure, but their base design has remained pretty much the same.
They help protect people from collisions and car crashes, separating pedestrians from moving vehicles and providing additional safety for drivers.
Because Armco barriers are crucial for preventing accidents, it’s also crucial to understand how they work. This article covers where you need pedestrian crash barriers, the different types of barriers, their purposes, and the installation process.
Where you need pedestrian safety barriers
Armco barriers belong in any location where vehicles move rapidly, or where heavy machinery is operated near people. They provide safety from collision impact, and can also be used to guide pedestrians to safe walkways and cordon off operational zones.
Here are some key places where you should consider installing Armco barriers:
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Roadways
Crash barriers are often used alongside roads to protect pedestrians from oncoming traffic. They may be used near schools, parks, hospitals and residential areas to protect people from accidental collisions or ram attacks. Armco barriers are also used in Formula 1 racing to help protect drivers and watch crowds from high-speed crashes.
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Construction sites & warehouses
In worksites and warehouses, Armco barriers can help separate pedestrian foot traffic from heavy machinery and moving vehicles like forklifts. They also help to clearly define worker walkways and block pedestrian access to dangerous areas.
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Garages and carparks
Along with parking bollards, these barriers are essential safety measures for garages and carparks. Steel barriers can help direct pedestrians along safe walking paths, and protect people from collisions or accidents.
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Transport stations
Safety barriers in airports, train and bus stations keep passengers and pedestrians away from hazardous areas. They can also provide essential protection for drivers and other workers moving to and from their vehicles.
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Populated Areas
Barriers are crucial in densely populated areas. In busy city locations and high traffic areas such as shopping centres, transport stations and commercial high streets, barriers can help manage pedestrian flow-zones and protect from collisions.
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Types of pedestrian crash barriers
1. Armco steel beams
Armco steel barrier beams are made from two parts: a galvanised steel beam and a fixing post. The beam provides the main protection levels, crafted into a W shape to flatten upon impact, absorbing and cushioning the blow of an out-of-control vehicle. This makes them ideal for pedestrian-heavy locations.
2. Warehouse protection barriers
Warehouse protection barriers include rail and rack protectors, guardrails and column protection. They can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments, to help ensure the safety and security of workers and pedestrians.
3. Bollards
Bollards aren’t crash barriers, but they provide excellent protection in pedestrian zones and are a crucial part of any safety system. There are three main types: telescopic bollards, static steel, and stainless steel. CT Safety Barriers also manufactures Carbinox bollards, which are strengthened by a mild steel insert.
Installation of pedestrian Armco barriers
Every construction site, warehouse or commercial area is different and therefore requires different installation processes. Some installations may be more complex than others. This is where CT Safety Barriers can help.
Our experts will help you decide which type of installation method would work best for your needs. Depending on the hardness of the ground, you may need to bolt down posts for hard tarmac or cast in barriers, which are cemented into softer earth.
As experienced professionals, we can help ensure the process is seamless and efficient. Get in touch to discuss how we can help install your barriers.
Keep pedestrians safe with CT Safety solutions
By investing in expertly designed pedestrian protection barriers such as Armco steel beams, you not only minimise the risk of accidents and stay within localised regulations but create a more efficient and productive environment for your workers.
We recommend exploring the range of barriers available on our website, then reach out to our expert team by calling 01977 666 818 or fill in our contact form. We’ll be delighted to help.