Boplan partners with Unilin Insulation as part of its zero-harm safety vision
Investing in effective safety measures from alpha to omega is essential for a safe workplace. Unilin Insulation, the market leader in insulation solutions and roofing elements, knows this better than anyone. Boplan's impact-resistant safety barrier systems have become a key element of the company's zero-harm safety vision. We gladly describe the challenges and solutions of this project.
Protecting pedestrians and infrastructure from collisions
Our safety solutions at Unilin Insulation:
The clear floor marking tape at Unilin Insulation's warehouses make the walkways highly visible. This helps pedestrians to stay alert as they navigate the workplace. Boplan's physical protection solutions also play an important part. In the storage area of the Desselgem site, forklift trucks are used intensively on a daily basis, prompting us to install various safety barriers in different sizes and applications to protect both pedestrians and infrastructure from collisions as effectively as possible. Boplan conducted a thorough needs analysis for this in collaboration with Unilin Insulation.
"We work with our customers to find the most suitable safety solutions that are fully tailored to their particular situation. We take into account three important parameters in this regard: the vehicle's weight and speed and the possible impact angle. Transparency is critical to this process," states Sebastian Depuydt, Sales Account Manager of Boplan Belgium.
"This approach has resulted in sustainable and effective customised safety solutions that are perfectly in line with Unilin Insulation's zero-harm safety vision."
Safety barriers with handrails
Physical protection was installed along the walkways to prevent pedestrians from entering the warehouse and becoming directly exposed to forklift traffic. TB 400 Plus safety barriers ensure clear separation and safe crossings.
Kick rails and height restrictors
Kick rails were installed along the walls. They offer effective protection against forklift damage without restricting the aisle space. We also installed the TB MINI with a 5 kJ impact resistance. This barrier consists of a single tube just above the ground that absorbs any collisions with light rolling stock.
Goal posts were installed to protect the gates from collisions. These robust height restrictors offer physical protection and increase visibility for drivers. A special feature of this installation is its impressive height of more than 6 metres, which is designed specifically for this location.
Explore the guiding principles of this successful collaboration here!
About Unilin Insulation
Unilin Insulation is an international market leader with more than 50 years of experience in the production of insulation solutions and roofing elements. With 8 manufacturing units spread across Europe, the company produces no fewer than 40 million square metres of insulation boards and roofing elements per year.
Safety is an integral part of its corporate culture. In line with its zero-harm safety vision, Unilin Insulation called on Boplan's expertise to equip its Desselgem site with high-quality safety barriers. Boplan installed various safety solutions, including safety barriers, bollards, height restrictors and kick rails from the innovative FLEX IMPACT® range.
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