How Do I Specify a Custom-Built Pallet Gate?

What type of pallet/loading safety gate do you need?

Whatever the situation, you will need to ensure that your personnel are protected at all times. This means an enclosure which surrounds the loading area with a double safety gate system to secure the area in which material is to be loaded and unloaded in your facility, a double pallet gate system is vital for your employee's safety!

Why not just have an edge gate?

Because swing gates, trombone gates, removable bars or chains (Which can flip the worker) can only guard the edge when shut and are routinely left open. These are accidents waiting to happen! Even fall protection safety harnesses are ineffective, as they only protect the wearer, if they remember to put it on!

Who says we have to use a double gate system?

You will need to make sure you comply with HSE and other safety professional’s guidelines. Your gate system should be in conformance with BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016 for Mezzanine Gates. The standard requires that a double or dual gate system is a must have. “As this will create an always guarded loading area”. These safety experts say that this type of safety gate must always be used to secure the loading area. Only an enclosed gate system will ensure that all employees will be safely protected from moving loads and falling injuries during the loading process. And, at all other times too!

Made-to-Measure and Fit for Purpose Safety Pallet Gates

Mezzbarriers offer a bespoke pallet gate service for mezzanine floors. work platforms, loading docks, high-level openings, upper-level doorways which can be loaded by forklift or hoist. You may have other considerations such as low headroom, confined space or dual-use problems. Don't worry, we can normally find a solution for these too!