Where Damage Causes the Most Downtime
The same impact zones appear in almost every facility
Impacts near machinery can force shutdowns for repairs. Even short stops slow output and delay schedules.
Damage to columns or utilities can shut down entire areas. Operations are disrupted until repairs are complete.
High-traffic areas get hit again and again. Damage builds up and repair cycles never really stop.
Repeated forklift contact weakens uprights and beams, leading to structural risk and recurring repairs.
Support columns absorb constant impacts at aisle transitions and blind corners, increasing long-term building risk.
Chipping, cracking, and spalling caused by vehicle contact leads to uneven surfaces and secondary safety hazards.
Restricted visibility creates predictable collision points between vehicles, pedestrians, and assets.
This Is Why It Keeps Happening
..and why traditional protection fails in live environments
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Vehicle traffic patterns are fixed — impacts repeat in the same locations
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Steel barriers transfer force instead of absorbing it
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Repairs happen after damage, not before
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Most sites react to incidents instead of engineering them out
If any of this sounds familiar, your site already has predictable damage risk
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Forklifts share space with pedestrians
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Aisles narrow near machinery or racking
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Temporary repairs are common
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Columns or racks show visible impact marks
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Incidents are handled locally, not systematically
GOOD NEWS! Damage can be engineered out — before it stops operations
Most facilities already know where impacts happen. The challenge is moving from reactive repairs to engineered prevention.
This is WHY A-SAFE invented the first polymer barrier 40 years ago. 
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Absorb the impact. Return to shape. Keep operations moving.
In live facilities, impacts are unavoidable. What matters is how protection responds when they occur.
Advanced polymer protection is engineered to:
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Flex on impact to absorb energy
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Return to shape after contact
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Protect assets without transferring damage
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Remain in service after repeated strikes
The result is fewer repairs, less downtime, and sustained operational uptime.
Keeping Your Assets Safe From Damage
Impact zones
The impact zone of a guardrail is the part that connects with the vehicle during an impact. If a guardrail is too low, vehicles with a greater ground clearance may drive over it.
Impact resistance
Impact ratings allow you to assess the impact resistance of the guardrails you choose and ensure the level of protection is adequate for your facility.
Accessibility
Certain assets – such as fire safety equipment – must be easily accessible. Safety bollards offer robust protection from vehicles, while also providing unhindered access.
Why Consider Polymer Protection?
Flexible industrial polymer and patented engineering absorbs and disperses impact forces to protect fixings and prevent floor damage.
Engineered with built-in memory to flex and fully recover from impacts, unique polymer design protects against costly barrier and vehicle damage.
Self-colored, non-corrosive and UV protected, advanced polymer barriers stay visible, do not rust and never need painting, saving you time and money.
Contact our safety experts today for your free, no-obligation consultation
