Improve quarry safety with a crash barrier

At Barrier Mart our goal is to offer crash barrier products and other solutions that can improve safety in various settings. We have an excellent reputation and the ability to cater for all kinds of needs. Clients can rely on us, and we even offer nationwide installation.

Quarries are amongst the most hazardous industries. There are a lot of risks to think about, including the movement of heavy vehicles and plant, working with heavy materials, and trips and falls. Operators need to make sure they take steps to keep sites as safe as possible. One way to do this is to use crash barriers effectively.

Edge protection

One of the biggest risks here is falling or driving off the edge. Quarries can be incredibly deep and a fall from height could be fatal. To avoid that, it is essential to use the right edge protection. Barriers can help here.

The thing to keep in mind is that the edge protection must be sturdy enough and the correct height. Some operators use boulders to mark dangerous edges but they are not always the best option because they simply sit on the surface. While they can be incredibly heavy, in the right conditions they could still move. Cast in crash barriers are a better option.

The HSE has some useful guidance on designing barriers for use as edge protection in quarries. They suggest that they should be whichever is highest, either 1.5 metres tall, the radius of the wheel, or the axle height. This height will ensure that they are visible and not easy to drive over. The front profile of the barrier should also prevent the latter.

Separating traffic

A crash barrier network can also be useful for separating traffic in quarries. They can mark out car parks so that people know not to proceed further and potentially encounter larger vehicles and plant. If cars do need to move further into the quarry you can designate routes for them to use that larger vehicles cannot. Once again barriers are useful here.

Tipping points

Many quarries have specific areas where large vehicles can tip different materials. You can use crash barriers to mark out these tipping points so they are easier to see. This can also help drivers to line up their vehicles effectively and mark the edge so they don't drive over it.

Reliable crash barrier systems

Barrier Mart is one of the top providers of barriers in the UK. We offer reliable options including Armco and open box. They can be various different heights to protect higher vehicles when necessary. They can also be highly reflective or bright yellow to make them easily visible in different settings.

We are happy to offer a range of options for installing the barriers too. With quarries in particular it is vital they have strong, stable foundations. Cast in posts are the best here. We can install them to ensure the foundation is deep and sturdy. They can also stand up better against weathering.

So, if you want to work with a crash barrier expert, speak to us. We have excellent prices and can support clients to ensure they get the most reliable barriers.