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Steel dominated industrial safety for decades, but the physics of rigid materials under dynamic load tells a different story. A-SAFE's Dave Dalleske makes the case for engineered polymer barriers and what modern specifications should actually ...

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A few months ago, I was reviewing a high-traffic intersection inside a large distribution facility with the operations manager responsible for the site. The barrier protecting the corner had just been replaced for the third time in 18 months. As we ...

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Treating risky mixed-traffic areas as unavoidable realities means accepting that risk must be managed indefinitely. But there is a solution — We must treat these areas as facility-design problems. The incidents we see are rarely caused by a lack of ...

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Downtime almost never comes from major failures. It comes from small, all-too-common events that happen every single day. Here are some ideas to make changes that transform your design decisions into safety decisions.

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A-SAFE Canada is proud to announce that we’ve been recognized at the annual OHS Canada Honours Awards Gala, earning Silver in the “Best Use of Safety Technology” category. This is A-SAFE’s second consecutive year receiving this prestigious ...

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As the inventor and world leading supplier of polymer safety guardrails, A-SAFE is thrilled to introduce a new generation of industrial safety barriers. In this video, Ben Allen, Head of Product at A-SAFE, and Andy Williams, Head of Engineering ...

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Industrial safety is a field where compromise can have serious consequences. In a high-traffic warehouse, forklifts can cause significant damage to infrastructure – or worse, serious injury. This is why industrial safety barriers are not all created ...

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A major eRetailer’s fulfillment center in Canada has made significant changes in its daily operations. The goal: To establish clear rules on the operation for PIT vehicles while ensuring pedestrian safety. Here's how you can use A-SAFE to contribute ...

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Discover how smart safety systems reduce downtime, improve visibility, and keep operations running smoothly without slowing performance.

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Discover why proactive risk management is not a burden but a boost to operational efficiency. Learn how smarter safety strategies reduce downtime and enhance productivity.

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When you think of safety barriers, the first thing that comes to mind is protection. Safety solutions in industrial workplaces keep people, equipment, and infrastructure safe from harm. But with the arrival of Industry 4.0 in the past decade, safety ...

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The traditional reliance on Joules as the primary measure of warehouse safety barriers has become outdated. While Joules have served as a baseline for many years, the emergence of modern technology and the advancement of machinery have rendered them ...

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James and Luke Smith, A-SAFE Co-CEOs, talk about their predictions for what 2025 will bring and where businesses should be focussing their efforts.

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As the Christmas peak winds down and the sales season kicks in, warehouses remain busier than ever. We discuss how to keep your facility safe during the rush.

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Keep your warehouse team safe this Christmas with tips on forklift safety, barriers, staff training, and managing festive peak pressures.

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With Black Friday on the horizon, James Smith talks us through the best ways to protect your workforce during peak season.

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Andy Rainforth, A-SAFE's Chief Commerical Officer, tells us how A-SAFE's award-winning RackEye and CONEK system is revolutionising warehouse racking management

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Luke Smith, A-SAFE's Co-CEO gives his insight into what manufacturers can do to attract fresh, young talent to the industry.

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James Smith, A-SAFE's Co-CEO gives us his insight into designing an award-winning product in manufacturing.

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Explore the hidden costs of steel barriers and discover how A-SAFE Polymer Safety Barriers not only enhance workplace safety but also save you money on forklift repairs and maintenance.