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In busy industrial environments, ensuring the safety of pedestrians and vehicles is a constant challenge. PAS 13 is a recognised code of best practice that sets out guidelines for workplace safety barriers, helping businesses reduce the risk of collisions and improve traffic management. But what does PAS 13 compliance actually mean for your facility, and how does it compare to other safety standards?
This guide will explain PAS 13, why it matters, and how to ensure your workplace is compliant. Plus, we’ll explore why Clarity goes beyond PAS 13 to help set a new benchmark for workplace safety.
What is PAS 13?
PAS 13:2017 is a code of practice developed to improve safety barrier performance in workplace environments. It outlines recommendations for the design, installation, and impact resilience of safety barriers used in areas where vehicles and pedestrians interact.
While PAS 13 provides valuable guidance, it is not an official safety standard. Instead, it was created by industry competitors as a framework for improving workplace safety through better barrier design and placement.
Key PAS 13 Recommendations:
✅ Pedestrian segregation: Barriers should clearly separate pedestrian walkways from vehicle routes.
✅ Impact resistance: Barriers must withstand impacts based on vehicle weight and speed.
✅ Clear signage & visibility: Traffic routes must be well-marked using signs, mirrors, or LED projections.
✅ Barrier deflection zones: Barriers should be installed with enough space to flex on impact without compromising pedestrian safety.
✅ Safe crossings & access points: Gates should be positioned to prevent direct pedestrian access onto vehicle routes.
By implementing safety solutions that are PAS 13 compliant, businesses can reduce accident risks, protect employees, and improve overall traffic flow within their facility; all while ensuring they meet legal safety requirements and avoid potential compliance violations.
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Why PAS 13 Compliance Matters
Even though PAS 13 is not a mandatory legal standard, many businesses follow its guidelines to demonstrate best practices in workplace safety. Being PAS 13 compliant helps businesses:
- Minimise workplace accidents – Proper pedestrian and vehicle segregation reduces collision risks.
- Enhance operational efficiency – Defined walkways and clear traffic flow improve workplace organisation.
- Reduce long-term costs – Investing in compliant safety barriers can prevent expensive repairs and downtime caused by accidents.
- Meet regulatory expectations – While not a legal requirement, PAS 13 aligns with UK health & safety regulations on traffic management.
With PAS 13-compliant barriers and safety solutions, you can ensure your workplace meets the highest safety standards while keeping operations running smoothly.
Unlike many competitors, we also provide advanced audio and visual safety solutions, such as LED-projected floor markings and warnings signals that enhance visibility, alert workers to hazards, and further reduce the risk of accidents. These additional safety measures help businesses create a fully PAS 13-compliant workplace that goes beyond physical barriers.
Moving Beyond PAS 13: The Future of Safety with UNI/TR 11886
While PAS 13 provides a solid framework, UNI/TR 11886 is emerging as the next step in workplace safety standards. Unlike PAS 13, UNI/TR 11886 is a fully recognised European technical specification that defines scientifically validated impact resistance and barrier performance criteria.
At Clarity, our mission is to help establish UNI/TR 11886 as the recognised benchmark for safety barriers. We work closely with industry leaders to ensure our solutions go beyond PAS 13, offering superior durability, impact absorption, and long-term safety benefits.
Ready to Make Your Workplace PAS 13 Compliant?
Ensuring PAS 13 compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. At Clarity, we provide industry-leading safety barriers, projected signage, and workplace traffic solutions to help businesses create safer working environments.
And if you're not sure where to start, we can work with you to assess your site, identify the right solutions, and ensure a cost-effective, long-term approach to workplace safety.
Download the PAS 13 brochure to get started with your compliance journey today!
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