Description
PAS 13 tested protection for the highest-risk locations
The ImpactSAFE Bollard is Brandsafe’s most rigorously tested bollard. It has been tested by IWS Group to PAS 13 standards using a weighted pendulum testing rig. Testing demonstrated that at a 90° impact angle the bollard absorbed 6,100J of energy with a measured deflection of 200mm. These results are equivalent to a 4.2 mph impact from a 3,500kg forklift. All testing was conducted using M12 Safety Plus Anchors, confirming performance under standard warehouse conditions. For specifiers, H&S managers and facilities teams requiring documented impact performance, the ImpactSAFE Bollard provides that evidence in full.
This level of testing matters. PAS 13 is the globally recognised code of practice for the impact testing of vehicle-restraint products. Testing to this standard means the performance data is based on a recognised and repeatable methodology rather than an unverified claim. Specifiers and procurement teams have a reliable, documented basis for their safety case.
Built-in shock absorption that protects the floor as well as the bollard
A bollard absorbing an impact transfers force somewhere. In a rigid steel system, that force goes into the floor anchors and the concrete slab beneath them, risking anchor pull-out and slab cracking over time. The ImpactSAFE system addresses this directly.
Integrated shock absorbing rubber buffers sit between the steel core and the baseplate. They absorb and arrest impact force before it reaches the fixings and the floor. This protects the concrete slab from cracking under repeated heavy impacts from MHE. It also reduces the likelihood of costly floor repairs and anchor replacement over the lifetime of the installation. The flush finish Safety Plus floor anchors sit level with the surrounding floor surface. This reduces trip hazards and prevents dirt accumulation at the base of the bollard.
Removable polymer cover kit
The ImpactSAFE Bollard features a slide-over LLDPE polymer cover kit that fits over the 168mm mild steel core. The cover has a 210mm overall diameter. It is available in five standard colour options, each with 50mm reflective bands for maximum visibility in low light conditions and busy operational environments. Because the cover is removable, there is no need to repaint the bollard after impact. A damaged or worn cover replaces independently without disturbing the steel core or the floor fixings. Maintenance costs and downtime stay low.
Construction, heights and installation
The bollard is built around a 168mm diameter mild steel core with a hot dip galvanised finish to BS EN ISO 1461. Three height options are available: 1000mm, 1300mm and 1600mm, covering the full range of vehicle types and protection requirements across warehouse, logistics and commercial environments. The base measures 290mm x 342mm. It fixes using four M12 x 120mm Safety Plus floor anchors with a flush anti-trip finish, supplied with the bollard. Fixing holes are Ø20mm with four per baseplate.
The mild steel core, LLDPE polymer cover and rubber buffers are all non-toxic and fully recyclable. This makes the ImpactSAFE Bollard a responsible long-term choice for facilities with environmental or sustainability requirements.
Where the ImpactSAFE Bollard is specified
The bollard suits external escape doors, building entrances, roller shutter openings and loading bay edges. It is the preferred specification for any high-traffic location where a vehicle impact could cause serious structural damage or create a safety risk. It performs in both internal and external applications. For locations where a strong visible bollard is needed without the full PAS 13 specification, the ImpactCORE Bollard is available as a cost-effective alternative using the same 168mm steel core construction.
Supporting compliance and duty of care
Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers are required to keep traffic routes safe and take reasonable steps to protect building fabric, assets and people from foreseeable vehicle impacts. At locations where vehicle contact is a known and recurring risk, a tested and certified physical control measure is the most defensible approach to managing that risk.
PAS 13 is the only global code of practice produced by the British Standards Institution (BSI) that advises on barrier types suitable for separating vehicles and pedestrians in workplace environments. Testing to PAS 13 standards means the performance data is based on a recognised and repeatable methodology, giving specifiers and procurement teams a reliable basis for their safety case.
The ImpactSAFE Bollard provides documented impact performance data to support the safety case for any site. For H&S managers, facilities teams and specifiers, PAS 13 testing provides evidence of performance that satisfies the requirements of risk assessments, insurance reviews and third-party safety audits. The result is fewer incidents, lower repair costs and a stronger safety record across the facility.
