Steel Guard options

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Are all steel guards designed to withstand impact?

Steel Guard options

Some steel guards come 'spring-loaded' and contain beacons -- these steel guards are built only as warnings for when a forklift or other motor vehicle comes too close to the structure it protects. They are not designed to withstand impacts, just act as a warning.

These steel guards can be handy in areas where you cannot properly anchor a more heavy-duty safety solution, or where you need only a temporary measure against heavy traffic.

Sometimes, using a spotter in tight conditions isn't quite enough, especially where there is a 'blind corner' or other tricky navigational situation. The presence of these warning devices can be a major boost to your mishap prevention program.

   

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