Mezzanine barriers, also known as guardrails, are safety barriers installed around the edges and openings of mezzanines to prevent falls. They help ensure workers can move about a mezzanine floor without danger of falling to the level below.
Mezzanine Barriers
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About Mezzanine Barriers
Mezzanine flooring has many efficiency and cost saving benefits to businesses but the use of mezzanine barriers to prevent falls from an intermediate level in a building and allow people to walk, work or store materials at a mid-level height without the risk of falling is essential for safe operation of mezzanine work and storage spaces. Mezzanine platforms and mezzanine barriers like the popular Mezzbarriers brand allow for more open floor plans by creating safe walkable spaces at a mid-level height, enabling greater flexibility and functionality within a building.
Other benefits of mezzanine platforms and mezzanine barriers include:
Increased floor space: A mezzanine creates usable floor space above ground level without requiring a full second floor.
Cost effectiveness: Mezzanines are often more budget-friendly than building a full second level.
Improved productivity: Mezzanines provide a dedicated space for specific functions like offices, storage or light assembly. This can help organize operations and keep
workflows efficient.
Easy modification: Mezzanines are typically freestanding structures, so they can be dismantled and relocated as needed. This allows them to adapt to changes in layout or use.
Mezzanine barriers, mezzanine pallet gates, mezzanine hand rails, and mezzanine kick plates:
Mezzanine barriers – offered in both standard and bespoke sizes. The barriers are usually constructed of galvanised tube and clamps and are also available in a range of different finishes including thermoplastic tube finishes.
Mezzanine pallet gates - are gates installed in mezzanine barriers or guardrails to allow pallets and equipment to pass through. They have hinged gates that can swing open for access and then close and lock back into place for safety. Pallet gates help maintain an open mezzanine floor plan while still providing fall protection. The gates are designed to match the height and specifications of the mezzanine barriers for seamless integration.
Mezzanine handrails - are railings installed along the sides of mezzanine walkways and aisles for support and safety. They provide workers with something to grasp onto for balance and stability as they walk across the mezzanine. Handrails help prevent slips, trips, and falls on mezzanine floors. Mezzanine handrails are typically 34-38 inches high with a diameter of 1.5 inches.
Mezzanine kick plates - are steel plates installed at the base of mezzanine guardrails, walls, and posts. They help prevent damage to the guardrails and posts from impacts, such as forklift bumpers. Kick plates protect the integrity and safety features of the mezzanine barriers and railings. Kick plates are typically 3/16 inch thick steel plates that extend 6 inches up the sides of the guardrails, walls, and posts.
In summary, mezzanine barriers, pallet gates, handrails, and kick plates work together to provide comprehensive safety on mezzanine floors and ensure workers can perform their jobs efficiently and without injury. When properly installed, these products help create a safe, compliant, and productive work environment on mezzanine levels.