Helping You
Create Safe,
Productive
Workplaces.
WORKPLACE SAFETY CATALOGUE
EDITION 11
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At Vanguard, we partner with
you to design and deliver safety
solutions that protect your
people, control your traffic and
preserve your assets.
Operating across Australia and New Zealand, we
allow you to get on with your work confident that
pedestrians and vehicles can move safely without
bottle-necking operations.
As a family-owned and operated company
established in 1991, Vanguard remains laser focused on
family values and customer satisfaction.
We take the time to understand what you’re trying to
achieve so that we can recommend the right solutions
for your specific situation.
We call it standing between you and harm.
Directors
Brendan, Craig and Gareth McLean
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Industries We Serve.
Trusted by
Processing, Manufacturing
& Logistics
Construction
Ports
& Airports
Public Space
Ensuring pedestrians and vehicles
can move safely while maintaining
operational activity.
Supply of specified safety solutions and
asset protection for base build.
Pedestrian guidance, asset protection,
and traffic control for efficient high-
volume logistics.
Fast supply of safety items to ensure you
can operate safely and keep your doors
open.
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Vanguard Innovation.
At Vanguard, our innovation starts with our clients. By listening to
industry feedback and understanding real workplace safety challenges,
we continually refine our solutions and create new ones.
We source the best safety systems worldwide, giving you access to
proven, world-class solutions that deliver measurable improvements in
workplace safety.
Projected Markings
p.158
Wheel Chock with Handle and Wheels p.104
SlowStop Bollards
p.70
SafeZone Belt Barrier
p.122
Boplan Flexible Barrier System
p.30
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1-hour Assessment
to Evaluate
Current Site State
Our unique 5-Step Safety Design Process takes you from uncertainty
and anxiety to confidence and assurance that your site can operate
safely and efficiently. With over 30 years of experience solving complex
safety challenges, we developed this process to give you proven,
practical results.
Assess
30-minute Online
Meeting to
Confirm Direction
Align
1–2 Week Design
Process With
Formal Quote
Design
Review safety
priorities and risk
areas
Understand
operational
objectives
Capture site images
for reference
Discuss visual
concepts and
preliminary costings
Align key
stakeholders
Confirm initial
project scope
Produce detailed
concept and
implementation
designs
Prepare formal
project quotation
Begin vendor
and account
coordination
Safety Design Process.
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1–3 Month Project
Implementation
and Sign-Off
Implement
30-Minute Post-
Project Review On
Site
Evaluate
Place orders and
confirm timelines
Complete
installation
Conduct final checks
and project sign-off
Inspect equipment
and installation
Review effectiveness
of the solution
Gather stakeholder
feedback
Ready to
take the first
step towards
a safer, more
efficient site?
Contact
us today
Watch Our Safety
Design Process
Video
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Client: Blue Water Shipping
Client: Coca Cola
From Assesment to Install: See How We
Bring Safety Solutions to Life on Your Site!
Current Risk Area
Installed Solution
Current Risk Area
3D Visualisation
3D Visualisation
Installed Solution
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Installation Capability.
Vanguard delivers end-to-end support from consultation to installation,
managing every stage with quality, clarity, and timeliness to provide
safety solutions tailored to your site.
Looking for real-world applications? Read our Case Studies, page 190.
Amazon
p.190
Toyota
p.192
Coca-Cola
p.198
Need safety fit-outs across multiple sites? Vanguard supplies
and installs in Australia and New Zealand. Contact us today.
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The team were always
quick to update or
support me. The
installation was
seamless, and the end
result was brilliant — I
really appreciated the
job being done so well.
Sue Evans, Operations Manager
at Laminex
A big thank you to
the Vanguard team;
especially Tim Boon,
Ando Gagiano and
Hannah Goodin for the
design and install of
traffic management
solutions for our Oasis
site in record time —
20 days from start to
finish. I couldn’t have
asked for a better team
to help! [Abridged]
Sam Rogers, H&S Lead at Coca-
Cola Europacific Partners
I’ve never had to wait
long for a response,
and you’re always
considering what
could work better for
the situation at hand.
You're very on to it with
orders and shipments,
and I've never had
any issues. All in all, I’d
be more than happy
to recommend you to
others. [Abridged]
Michael Conyers, Foodstuffs
98.4%
DIFOT
We consistently deliver safety
solutions in full and on time —
well above industry standards.
You can count on us for timely,
complete, and dependable
supply.
On a score scale of -100 to
+100, our Net Promotor Score
sits at an industry-leading 80+.
Our Net Promoter Score reflects
the trust and satisfaction of our
customers.
For over 34 years, we’ve
provided safety solutions to
over 100,000 situations. We
will continue to do what we do
best: protect people and assets.
We’re here for life.
84
NPS
100K+
Situations Made Safer
How We Score
What Our Customers Have To Say
Measuring Success.
At Vanguard, success isn’t just measured in numbers — it’s measured
in the confidence our customers place in us. That’s why we track the
results that matter most: delivery performance, customer loyalty, and
the real impact of our safety solutions.
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vanguardgroup.co.nz/learning-centre/
Product explainers, industry insights and stories
of success — all in one handy location.
Our Learning Centre is your go-to hub for all things related to
protecting people and assets, all while keeping operations running
smoothly and efficiently. Watch our educational videos and explore
our extensive collection of articles that cover everything you need to
know about workplace safety.
Visit Our New
and Improved
Learning
Centre.
Monthly Updates
Industry Insights
Product Explainers
Projects
Client Journeys
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What Are Joules and Why
Do They Matter?
In safety applications, joules
represent how much impact energy
a product can absorb, transfer, or
withstand. When you see a kilojoule
rating on a product, this shows
the amount of impact energy the
product can absorb before failing.
Vanguard’s Online Impact Calculator
Real Metrics for
Real Protection
Enter workplace-specific parameters
Submit the information
Review product recommendations
Choose the right protection
Accurately calculate the required impact resistance for your safety
solutions. This powerful tool is easy to use and allows you to make
informed decisions in four easy steps.
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Take the TB 400 Plus
Barrier, for example, with
an impact absorption value
of 20.10 kJ. For context,
20.10 kJ is equivalent to a
90° impact from a 7,000kg
forklift traveling at 8.6 km/h.
kJ
20.10
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MASS (kg)
2000
3000
5000
7000
10000
12500
SPEED (km/h)
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.1
1.5
1.9
0.7
1.0
1.7
2.4
3.5
4.3
1.2
1.9
3.1
4.3
6.2
7.7
1.9
2.9
4.8
6.8
9.6
12.1
2.8
4.2
6.9
9.7
13.9
17.4
3.8
5.7
9.5
13.2
18.9
23.6
4.9
7.4
12.3
17.3
24.7
30.9
6.3
9.4
15.6
21.9
31.3
39.1
10
7.7
11.6
19.3
27.0
38.6
48.2
11
9.3
14.0
23.3
32.7
46.7
58.4
12
11.1
16.7
27.8
38.9
55.6
69.4
13
13.0
19.6
32.6
45.6
65.2
81.5
14
15.1
22.7
37.8
52.9
75.6
94.5
15
17.4
26.0
43.4
60.8
86.8
108.5
Impact Table
Let’s take the BO250T
Bollard again as an
example. It has an impact
rating of 24.1 kJ. Referring
to the table, a rating of
24.1 kJ corresponds to
resistance against the
impact of a 10,000 kg
vehicle travelling at 8 km/h.
kJ
24.1
What Is This Table,
and How Do I Use It?
Throughout this catalogue, some
products show impact ratings
(kJ). Use this table to see how
each rating translates to real-
world vehicle speed and mass.
This ensures the product you
choose is suitable for the vehicles
operating on your site. All of our
impact ratings are based on a
90° impact. For more information
on glancing impacts refer to our
Impact Calculator.
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0800 500 147
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AU
1800 999 243
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Vanguard are
in New Zealand
and Australia
Contact us today
Need Help Finding
the Right Solution
for Your Situation?
Talk to our safety experts
— we’ll make sure you
get what you need.
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Our Solutions
Barriers
15
Bollards
67
Speed Calmers
85
Wheel Stops & Chocks
99
Impact Guards
107
Retractable Belts & Queuing Solutions
119
Traffic Separators & Flexi-Posts
135
Rubber Islands & Roundabouts
141
Pedestrian & Vehicle Ramps
149
Cable Protectors & Hose Ramps
153
Paint, Tape & Projectors
157
Anti-Slip & Matting
165
Bike Racks & Rails
171
Mirrors
175
Signage
179
Skate Deterrents
184
Fasteners
186
Case Studies
190
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Barriers
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ForkSafe Steel Barriers
16
Cage & Tunnel Barriers
24
PedSafe Handrail
26
Pedestrian Gates
28
Boplan Flexible Barriers
30
Boplan Pedestrian Handrails
42
Boplan Pedestrian Gates
43
Driver Safe Zones
44
Carpark Barriers
46
Dock & Mezzanine Gates
48
Trolley Bays
51
Machine Guarding
52
Expandable Barriers
57
Temporary Barriers
58
Automated Barrier Arms
65
Barriers
Protect your people and assets with
our comprehensive range of barriers
Read our article
about how barriers
can improve safety
and efficiency in
your workplace
Barriers
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ForkSafe® Steel Barriers
ForkSafe Steel Barriers protect people, equipment, and
infrastructure in high-traffic forklift zones. Engineered for
impact resistance, this certified modular system safeguards
buildings, assets, and personnel from damage or injury
caused by forklifts and other vehicles.
Fully Modular for
Easy Customisation
The fully modular design of the
ForkSafe barrier system allows easy
customisation, making it ideal for a
range of applications. Posts are available
in 5 heights, and rails come in standard
sizes but can also be cut to length.
Crumple Zone
Technology
The new Crumple Zone
Technology sets the
ForkSafe barrier system
apart. ForkSafe’s unique
post absorbs impact in a
way that reduces pullout
force on the anchors and
protects your concrete
floor from ‘blowing out’.
PAS13 Certified
ForkSafe is designed,
engineered, and impact
-tested to comply with
PAS13, guaranteeing optimal
protection in high-risk
environments. PAS13 is the
global benchmark for testing
safety barriers, ensuring they
meet rigorous standards.
10
YR
WARRANTY
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Tested to
PAS13
Barriers
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ForkSafe Barrier Solutions
Barriers
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ForkSafe® Asset Protection
400-A
600-A
600-C
Protect assets from low-level
impacts such as forklift tines and
pallets.
Protect assets from forklift impacts
with barrier rails positioned at
the height where the bulk of the
vehicle’s weight is.
Protect assets from forklift
impacts, including low-level, front,
and rear-end collisions.
200–2400
200–2400
200–2400
400
600
600
kJ
5.85
kJ
5.78
kJ
14.70
950-C
Protect assets or pedestrian
walkways from forklifts and light
trucks that could impact at any
level up to 950mm
Full barrier configuration offers the
strongest protection and highest
strength rating.
kJ
16.23
200–2400
950
10
YR
WARRANTY