What’s an Example of a Barrier That Keeps Someone Safe?

And how do you make sure it’s the right one for your site?

In a busy warehouse, factory or logistics yard, the safety of your people is always on the line. With pedestrians, forklifts and HGVs often operating in close proximity, even a small mistake can lead to major accidents, damaged assets or serious injuries.

That’s why choosing the right barrier isn’t just about ticking a compliance box, it’s about protecting lives and livelihoods.

But not all barriers are made equal. Some might look strong but fail when it matters most. Others wear down quickly in harsh conditions, especially in external yards where weather and heavy traffic push materials to their limits.

At Clarity Safety, we help businesses across the UK make smarter, safer barrier choices - ones that actually perform in the real world. One of the most effective solutions? Our polymer barriers that are built to absorb impact, maintain visibility, and protect both people and infrastructure.

What makes a barrier effective?

Here are a few things to consider when choosing a barrier that genuinely keeps people safe:

• Impact absorption: Unlike steel barriers that transfer force, polymer barriers flex and absorb energy, reducing injury and damage.

• Visibility: High-visibility colours like yellow instantly alert drivers and pedestrians to hazard zones.

• Weather resistance: For external yards, UV resistance and weatherproof durability are a must.

• Modularity: A good system should grow and adapt with your site, allowing for layout changes and upgrades.

• Tested performance: Look for systems tested to standards like PAS 13 and UNI/TR 11886. We go beyond these benchmarks.

Want to see how barriers are tested? Watch our real-world impact testing here.

A real-world example: The MPM PED 150

If you’re wondering what a truly safe and high-performance barrier looks like, start with our PED 150 barrier - it is designed for pedestrian segregation and offers:

• Proven strength (up to 18,174 joules of impact resistance)

• Bright yellow finish for maximum visibility

• Modular design that fits tight spaces or large layouts

• Clean installation with minimal floor damage

It’s ideal for external yards, internal walkways, and anywhere pedestrian and vehicle traffic need to be safely separated.

Tailored to your environment

Every site is different, so your barrier solution should be too. Before installing, ask yourself:

• Who or what are we protecting: people, racking, machinery?

• What type of traffic do we have: is it forklifts, HGVs, pallet trucks?

• Will the barrier face weather, uneven ground, or tight corners?

• Do we need it to be visible, modular, or adaptable?

If you're unsure, our free barrier calculator or a quick chat with one of our experts can point you in the right direction.

Ready to protect your people?

We’ll help you get the right barrier in the right place without overspending. Whether it’s a full warehouse fit-out or a simple pedestrian zone install, we’ll work around your operations and your budget.

Call us on 01482 296451 or get in touch to start your quote today.

Or download our barrier guide below to explore our range!