Barriers protect mezzanine workers

JVC workers on a three-storey series of mezzanine floors are protected by Caelum wire mesh partitioning.

Troax UK has custom-designed a series of perimeter, conveyor and stairwell safety barriers to protect staff working on a three storey high series of mezzanine floors at JVC's national distribution facility in Staples Corner, North London.

Troax used its Caelum wire mesh partitioning to create the 3m high safety barriers which completely enclose the perimeter of the ground floor and two mezzanine floors above which are used for the storage of electronic components.

The wire mesh barriers provide an effective safety solution to protect staff working on the mezzanine levels which reach a height of nearly 9m and each covers an area of around 1000m2.

This ensures a secure working environment for staff working at this height, while the wire mesh design ensures complete visibility, good ventilation and air circulation and allows light to filter in from outside.

Caelum wire mesh partitioning was also used to create safety barriers around a central staircase leading up through the mezzanine levels as well as a conveyor system which links each of the floors and is used to transport electronic components from one floor to another.

The wire mesh panels are constructed from steel mesh welded to a tubular frame to give optimum strength between wire and tube.

Panels also incorporate specially designed horizontal tubes that give additional strength while reinforcing and straightening the mesh, making the barriers exceptionally strong and sturdy.

Troax carried out the project through Western Industrial, the contractor responsible for the installation of the mezzanine floors, partitions and ceilings in the storage area of JVC's new warehouse.

Paul Meriam at Western Industrial: "JVC specified a wire mesh safety barrier for this project as it would provide better visibility and light while still ensuring the highest safety standards for personnel".

"We regularly buy safety barriers and partitions from Troax for this type of project and as usual their service was excellent, they delivered on time and the quality of the product is excellent".

Troax' Musca anti-collapse safety screens were also used in another safety project for JVC.

The safety screens were installed in pallet racking to prevent items from falling from overhead racking and possibly injuring personnel working in the aisles below.

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