Access Barrier Accessories
Designed to enhance your access barrier system, access barrier accessories are a cost effective way of elevating your system without needing to upgrade your entire product set. With products from national brands Centurion, JSP and Skipper™ and our exclusive brand Matlock, you're sure to find the right product for your needs. For information and guidance when choosing Traffic & Site Management products, visit our comprehensive guide, and shop our range of Access Barriers here.
What are access barrier accessories?
Access barrier accessories are usually attachments that are designed to easily fit onto your existing access barrier system. This includes lights, replacement parts such as posts or bases as well as brackets and hinges. These accessories are primarily designed to improve visbility, functionality or durability of you access barrier.
Why access barrier accessories?
Instead of replacing your entire system, access barrier accessories can be used to improve the quality or features of your current access barrier system. Replacements can also be purchased to ensure your access barriers remain in pristine condition and function correctly and safely. Access barriers can bolster key safety features such as visibility of hazards, or improve durability of your access barrier. They are most often simple to install into/onto your current access barrier system and are compatible with a wide range of systems.
When are access barrier accessories used?
Whenever you access barriers begin to look worn or outdated, access barrier accessories can be used to ensure your access barriers remain compliant, safe and fit for purpose.
Access barrier accessory types
We've outlined the most common types of access barrier accessories, to make your selection easier.
• Bases - Used in various access barrier systems such as chain and post or retractable belt systems, bases provide stability to the system. Replacement or spare bases can be purchased to keep your access barrier system in good working condition.
• Sign pockets - Some access barriers can have signs attached to them to convey specific instructions or warn personnel of hazards. Sign pockets are highly surable and are designed to keep signs safe from weathering or other damage. They are simple to use and come in a range of sizes to suit varying sizes of signs.
• Cone lights - Able to attach to standard traffic cones, cone lights enhance the visibility of cones even in the dark. They are often simple to install with a click-on or slide-on action.
• Clip on dispensers - Useful for high foot traffc areas, clip on dispensers can be used to house soaps, sanitisers or other cleaning and hygiene products.
Considerations when choosing access barrier accessories
By considering the factors listed below when selecting your access barrier accessories, you can be assured that the product you select is suited for your needs.
• Material & Durability - Choose materials based on durability and the environment that the access barrier accessory will be used in. It's also important to consider the resistance features of the material of the product; for example, if the access barrier accessory is going to be used outdoors as well as in internal areas, the product should be weather resistant.
• Ease of Installation and Maintenance - Consider how easy the accessory is to install, whether it requires specialised equipment or additional fixings or is simple to affix to existing access barriers, and the disruption it might cause to your workplace during installation. It's also important to consider how easy each accessory is to maintain once installed.
• Visibility and Colour Coding - Access barrier accessories are used to enhance the visibility of access barriers. These could be in the form of clip on lights or reflective strips.
• Size - The size of the existing access barrier will need to be taken into consideration when purchasing an access barrier accessory to make sure that it fits within the current access barrier system.
• Accessories & Compatibility - As mentioned above, it's important to check whether your intended access barrier accessory will be compatible with your existing access barrier system. Checking your current access barrier system will allow you to accurately determine which accessories will fit.
• Compliance with Standards & Regulations - Adhering to the relevant BS EN standards and UK laws, such as the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations, is crucial to avoid legal issues and ensure that all users, regardless of ability, can access the premises safely and comfortably.
