Choosing the Right Flexible Barrier for Your Site: What to Look For

Not all safety barriers are created equal. So how do you choose the right one?

When it comes to industrial safety, selecting the right flexible barrier can make the difference between a safe, efficient workspace and ongoing risk to people and assets. But with so many options on the market, it’s not always easy to know where to start, or what really matters for your site.

At Clarity, we’ve helped hundreds of businesses across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics find the right polymer safety barrier for their needs, and it’s never a one-size-fits-all decision.

That’s why we’ve created a Flexible Barrier Comparison Checklist: a practical tool that helps you compare suppliers and products based on the features that matter most to your operation.

Why the Right Barrier Matters

A barrier might look the part, but if it fails to perform in your specific environment, it could cost you far more in the long run.

Whether it’s forklift impact zones, pedestrian segregation, or protection for racking and machinery, your barriers need to offer:

• Proven impact resistance (with test data to back it up)

• Durability in high-traffic areas

• Modularity for future layout changes

• Weather resistance if used outdoors

• Compliance with industry standards like PAS 13

That’s where the checklist comes in to help you compare apples to apples.

What’s Inside the Checklist?

We’ve built this checklist based on real-life project experience across hundreds of UK industrial sites. It’s designed to help you:

✔️ Identify what your site really needs from a barrier
✔️ Compare different manufacturers based on consistent criteria
✔️ Evaluate performance vs. price
✔️ Create a clear brief for supplier quotes
✔️ Understand what to avoid

Whether you're in the early research phase or ready to request quotations, this tool will streamline your decision-making.

Ready to Get Started?

Download your free Flexible Barrier Comparison Checklist below. Once completed, feel free to send it back to us at info@clarity-safety.com and our team will review your requirements and recommend the best-fit solution, with no obligation.