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Goal Post Guardrails – Cost-Effective Protection Against Accidental Forklift Strikes

Successful teams know that your offense is only as good as your defense. Whether on the field or in the warehouse, no one leaves their goal unprotected –it’s time to get defensive about the vulnerable areas of your business that keep you in the game. Goal post guardrails prevent accidental forklift and equipment strikes on your dock, interior doors, and conveyor systems. In defensive terms, they are your dependable D-line.

Goal Post Door Guardrails

Applications:

  • Interior Doors
  • Dock Doors
  • Conveyor Protection

 

Specifications:

  • Diameter: 6” steel posts/ 4” steel pipe crossbar
  • Baseplate: standard or heavy-duty
  • Finish options: powder-coat, galvanized, HDPE plastic sleeving
  • Optional accessories: motion/presence sensors, flanges, remote control

Goal Post Guarding - Apex Companies

Goal post guarding creates a barrier of protection around high-traffic areas like doorway openings or conveyors, but they do not interfere with operation. The goal posts are built to take a hit and are much less expensive to replace/repair if damaged than costly high-speed doors and suspended conveyors. You also protect your operation from downtime and energy loss. 

Safety yellow makes your guards easy to see and helps define the opening area for forklift and equipment operators to judge the space effectively. While powder coat is a popular finish, you can request galvanized or HDPE plastic sleeving (approved for food processing) where moisture, bacteria, high heat, and odors are a concern.

Choose the size and finish that is best for your facility. Goal post door guardrails are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to ensure the right fit. 


Don’t Fumble in the End Zone

While bollards and highway guardrails have their lane in warehouse safety, so do goal post guardrails. Swapping in other safety products in place of the three-sided protection of goal posts will leave areas open to forklift damage. Choosing the right product for the job is important to get the results you expect.

Working with the Apex team will ensure that your dock, interior doors, conveyors, and other vulnerable areas are properly protected. We offer turnkey design and installation services, and we work to minimize disruption during installation. Call today for a no-obligation consultation.

Related Apex Blogs & Services:

Our overhead clearance bar blog breaks down the options and applications for overhead clearance safety.

Forklift Operator Training — Call Apex to schedule your certification/recertification classes to ensure your team is up-to-date and fully knowledgeable about operating your forklifts and lift equipment. 

Warehouse Safety Inspection — The Apex PROs are ready to evaluate rack and door guard damage in the event of an equipment strike or other event. Call today to schedule a PRO visit.

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