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Safety

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about safety

Project • By B-tooOffices

HTHB

A wooden industrial hall with office function Roofscape The industrial hall(s) is, in itself, a straightforward structure. However, the roofscape transforms it into a distinctive building, both visually and experientially. Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too The industrial hall serves as a climatic and safety envelope for business activities, such as a production environment. Flexibility within and around the hall is crucial to optimally facilitate the activities as an envelope. The envelopes, however, are of such magnitude that the landscape is significantly impacted. The roofscape solution, developed by B-invented in collaboration with B-leaf, ensures an optimally flexible envelope with maximum use of the roof. The roof... More

Project • By HAVER and BOECKERApartments

Zur Weinlese

HAVER Architectural Mesh offers a secure solution for balconies and staircases On the former site of the Volg Wineries in Winterthur, Switzerland, the architectural company Beat Rothen Architektur GmbH created a new area of residential and commercial space. The new area "Zur Weinlese" consists of 125 rental apartments and around 950 m² of commercial space.  © Sennrich AG   The project is named after the wall painting "Weinlese" by the Swiss artist Heinrich Danioth, painted in 1943. The listed sgraffito is located on the old winery warehouse. The Tower is the only surviving building of the former complex and offers space for studio and residential uses as well as commercial units. The houses in the southern part... More

Project • By Codex srlSports Centres

Football field safety

Our purpose is to make every environment safe, with more attention to highly frequented and dynamic spaces like sport facilities, gyms, stadiums.This project involved a newly built sport hall located in Bolzano (Italy). We have supported a team of architects and engineers in the selection of the best shockproof protection for the inner walls of the structure.Thanks to our 20 years experience in this field, we are able to find a solution for every support that need a protection. We are designers and producers of soft pads ideal as wall guards, column covers, corner guards, and more! More

Product • By Haagh Protection BVVariogate Safety Pallet Gate Systems

Variogate Safety Pallet Gate Systems

Carelessness, hastiness or sloppiness cause lifting points between different floors to not be (properly) closed, which causes a safety hazard. Manually operated fences, gates or chains are not always properly placed back or closed, leading to all kinds of risks!You want to ensure that your mezzanine floor or warehouse floor is a safe work environment. Staff members must be protected from bodily harm, while damage to the building and goods is prevented. Being able to work quickly and efficiently, without burdensome and time-consuming safety procedures is a prerequisite.A safety gate, also called a cantilevered loading platform, is the only safety equipment that fully eliminates these hazards for loading locations with various floors.The best... More

Product • By Alumil S.ASMARTIA S13600

SMARTIA S13600

SMARTIA S13600 is a unique insulating rolling shutter box 26x32 cm, ideal for very large openings and modern sliding systems with wide guides. More
Spring Hill Metro Station at Dusk
Tysons Metro Pedestrian Bridge
Mclean Station Pedestrian Bridge

Project • By Banker WireBridges

Dulles Corridor Metrorail Walkways

The new Dulles Corridor Metrorail Silver Line has significantly reduced the commute time between Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. In the first phase of the project, a direct route runs from Washington, D.C. to Tysons Corner, but will be eventually expanded to run all the way to Dulles International Airport. In addition to the new line, pedestrian bridges featuring more than 60,000-square-feet of Banker Wire woven wire mesh were also created and interspersed throughout the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Silver Line. The pedestrian bridges, with Banker Wire woven wire mesh, connect metro stations to parking lots – helping commuters cross busy roads more safely. For this project, efficiency was of the utmost importance, as the bridges... More
A world first at Heeren Brothers
Double Height Restrictor from above
View from a world first

Project • By A-SAFE (UK) LtdFactories

Heeren Brothers Installation

For Heeren Brothers, one of America’s longest-established wholesale fruit and vegetable distributors, hygiene control has always been integral to the company’s ongoing success. Looking for ways to improve on existing procedures and products is vital, particularly when complying with strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. As part of the development of a new facility at Heeren Brothers’ headquarters outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company was looking for alternatives to traditional concrete and steel barriers. Over time, these barriers chip and rust, creating flakes or debris that are potential hygiene hazards. A-SAFE’s collection of protective barriers are made from an innovative, patented material called Memaplex,... More

Product • By AltroAltro Maxis Unity

Altro Maxis Unity

Learn more about this flooring at altro.com/unity This contemporary 2.5mm flooring range offers extreme durability, designer hues and all the benefits of Altro Easyclean Maxis PUR Technology. Altro Maxis Unity has a non-industrial look and a matte, non-sparkle finish. This fresh, modern palette provides enhanced aesthetics, featuring 18 plain and chipped options, enabling you to create attractive interiors suitable for front of house locations. Altro Maxis Unity is designed to withstand high volumes of foot and wheeled traffic while maintaining its excellent slip resistance. It is an ideal solution for areas in hospitals, labs, corridors, long term care facilities and high traffic public circulation use. The inclusion of o... More

Product • By AltroAltro Suprema

Altro Suprema

For more information visit altro.com/suprema From subtle and understated, to bold and inventive, Altro Suprema's translucent look will add elegance and sophistication to any design concept. With high static load limits (2500psi) and excellent slip resistance values, it is ideal for a wide variety of areas in both front and back of house installations. Altro Suprema features Altro Easyclean Maxis PUR Technology, our premier cleaning technology that brings industry leading performance in cleanability and stain resistance. This technology has been rigorously tested to ensure that the floor continues to look pristine years after installation - even lighter colors! More

Product • By AltroAltro Aquarius

Altro Aquarius

For more information visit altro.com/aquarius Altro Aquarius is perfect for wet and dry, shoe and barefoot use. The latest technological breakthrough from Altro brings you a safety flooring for combined shoe and barefoot use. This evolution is not just for soft soled shoe use, but any, including hard soled, rubber and sneakers; making it perfect for a host of applications. Achieving a SCoF rating of 0.88 Dry and 1.03 Wet when tested against ASTM D 2047 Altro Aquarius provides optimum slip resistance in wet and dry environments. This innovation revolutionizes product selection for potentially wet areas. It takes away the uncertainty of how and where to specify and install safety flooring for mixed barefoot and shoe use. When combine... More