Posted By John Lewis I had some success with the water or sand filled type of linkable barrier. Individually they can be moved easily by a FLT but when joined they provide a reasonably strong and flexible barrier. If you fill with sand they don't harbour mossies or smell either. As far as pedestrian routes go, if they were outside, we found that it was often best to mark out the most direct route because that was where people were going to walk anyway. Keep the pedestrian route away from reversing areas and loading bays and (although some on the forum have suggested that if you have a HiVis vest you are moving straight to the last resort) make sure everyone in the building or yard wears one anyway, on a walk way or not. A particularly good barrier is a 4" solid steel post set into a concrete yard. It is extremely durable and once a driver has touched one he will not go back for a second try. Armco barriers need to be well fixed with proper 20mm bolts, not the feeble 12mm that some contractors try to get away with. There are also some types with a rubber buffer on the leg which absorbs small impacts without damaging the barrier. If you have a lot of driver owners in your wagons then a barrier that will physically damage their wagon is a good ploy. When they are paying for the damage they are a lot more careful. Less so with fleet drivers who care about damage far less.

Posted By John Lewis Gordon My first reply was a bit of a "get it written before you forget" thing. Also worth bearing in mind that as previous respondent said your business needs might change so mark walkways with a spray type road paint, it is easier to remove than hot lay. Armco and steel posts tend to be good for protecting the building structure. Moveable barriers are better for guiding traffic and protecting pedestrians because you might want to move them at a later date. If I think of any more I'll send it on.

Posted By Ali Try HSG 136 "Workplace Transport Safety - an Employers Guide", produced by HSE.