Metal and polymer bollards are engineered to perform in different impact environments. Steel bollards are designed to withstand/ resist single high-energy impacts, while polymer bollards absorb and recover from repeated low-energy impacts. Most industrial and commercial facilities require a combination of both. By matching bollard type to the risk ...

Barrier Group, Australia's leading provider of industrial and commercial safety solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with NATSPEC, Australia's national building specification system. This collaboration will simplify the specification process for architects, engineers, and construction professionals by providing access to pre-formatted pr...

In industrial environments, safety isn't just about installing barriers - it's about how those barriers shape behaviour. The type of guardrail selected and how it's positioned within a facility directly influences how forklifts move, how pedestrians navigate spaces, and how risks are perceived in real time. When chosen and designed correctly, guard...

When evaluating temporary versus permanent barriers, the baseline consideration is whether the risk is predictable or dynamic. The nature of the risk should determine the type of protection installed - not convenience or habit. When it comes to safety barriers, Johansen and Rausand (2015) outlined the core principles used in the offshore oil and ga...

For most industrial operators, safety scrutiny isn't just coming from the regulator any more - it's coming from your insurer. Across Australia, there's a clear shift underway. Safe Work Australia still sets the minimum standard, but insurers are increasingly defining what an acceptable level of risk actually looks like in practice. If your premiums...

In this video, we explain how the FlexGuard™ Polymer Barrier System provides a future-proof solution for asset protection in leased industrial facilities. FlexGuard™ is more than just a physical safety barrier; it's a system designed for the lifecycle of your operation. Whether you are reconfiguring your current floor plan or moving to a new h...