FAQ’s

Technically, there is no standard or clause of a standard that relates specifically to vehicles in warehouses and factories. Sometimes the AS/NZS 1170 Section 3.8 is applied, however this specifically relates to car and vehicle impact during parking, and takes into account that the vehicle will have a ‘crumple zone’. Forklifts however are solid steel and do not have ‘crumple zones’. Therefore, our ForkSafe system is designed, engineered and simulation tested to be fit for purpose in a factory/forklift setting.

Yes, you do. Once any component of the system is damaged, the barrier part cannot be ‘repaired’ as it would not longer be compliant with the AS/NZS 3404 and possibly AS/NZS 2312 standards. The advantage of the ForkSafe system is that it has been designed to allow for easy replacement of parts.

CZT stands for Crumple Zone Technology. When a moving vehicle comes into contact with a stationary barrier, something needs to absorb the impact. As forklifts are usually solid steel, the barrier needs to absorb the energy of the impact. DexSafe designed the unique CZT post, which features a ‘crumple zone’ near the base of the post which absorbs any impact. Barrier systems without CZT often cause ‘impact shock’ to the forklift driver, and also often cause the concrete floor to ‘blow out’, leaving it damaged and needing not only replacement of the barrier but also expensive repairs to the floor.

Yes, we offer the ForkSafe system in a powder coated over hot dip galvanised finish. This is ideal for outside installations and provides years of protection from the harsh elements. The powder coat we use is also UV protected, which reduces the level of fading in harsh sunlight areas. This type of finish also complies with the AS/NZS 2312 standard.

The short answer is no. This is because the purpose of it is to simply create a visual segregation of two traffic types. The PedSafe barrier system is coated and finished to comply with AS/NZS 2312.

Something that is only temporary is not a good idea, as it can be easily moved and even taken away by staff members. While it may seem convenient or make the job easier with ‘nothing in the way’, this obviously isn’t a good standard workplace practice. The PedSafe system offers a strong and robust pedestrian handrail, that also offers a wide variety of accessories to make sure you get the exact result you want.

Yes, we offer the PedSafe posts in a powder coated over hot dip galvanised finish. The PedSafe rails are aluminium construction, which is first acid-etched and then powder coated. This is ideal for outside installations and provides years of protection from the harsh elements. The powder coat we use is also UV protected, which reduces the level of fading in harsh sunlight areas. This type of finish also complies with the AS/NZS 2312 standard.