Safe Direction is a leading developer, supplier and manufacturer of guardrail crash barrier solutions for roads, bridges, car parks and warehouses. A member of the Jaybro group of companies, Safe Direction is the industry leader in the development of guardrail barrier systems providing safe vehicle containment and redirection.
Australia’s leading supplier of guardrails for roads, bridges, car parks and warehouses
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Guardrails by Safe Direction®
Our proprietary roadside and bridge barrier guardrail systems include RamShield®, CrocGuard® and HammerBeam™ and are full-scale crash tested to demonstrate compliance with MASH guidelines. MASH is the basis of testing procedures for road safety systems as stated in Australian Standard 3845.1 and adopted by all Australian State Road Agencies.
Our RhinoStop® car park and warehouse guardrail barrier systems feature energy absorbing baseplate designs, reducing the number of anchors per post and simplifying installation. RhinoStop® guardrail is crash tested in accordance with Australian Standard 1170.1 demonstrating vehicle containment when installed along the edge of an elevated concrete car park deck. The RhinoStop® guardrail systems are fully modular and can be configured to various system heights providing pedestrian fall protection.
We are an Australian guardrail manufacturer with distribution facilities across Australia providing reduced lead-times and local sales support. We work collaboratively with architects, engineers and constructors providing technical expertise and economic solutions.
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Client Testimonials
Extremely professional and knowledgeable sales team that go above and beyond to help. Excellent customer service. I highly recommend Safe Direction.
Pete
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Safe Direction. Very professional sales team and excellent customer service. Highly recommended
Vikas Rangula
Professional, knowledgeable and friendly sales team. Excellent customer service. Highly recommended!
A M B
Safe Direction are a highly professional Australian manufacturing business with excellent customer service, quality products and the knowledge and experience of the roads and crash barrier industry. I highly recommended them.
A C
A very professional team with excellent product knowledge, and exceptional customer service. Highly recommended!
T W
Our Company undertakes the repair of existing and installation of new guardrail and pedestrian fencing in the Sydney region.
We use Safe Direction for the supply of the hardware.
They are the very best in my view, timely, well organised, conscientious, very easy to deal with and the prices are reasonable.
Orders are ready to pick up in a short time which helps our business because we receive jobs at short notice and need hardware at short notice. Thanks for your help over the years Safe Direction we really appreciate your efforts.
John Hunt - Hunt Civil
Highly professional; excellent customer service; experienced and knowledgeable staff; and quality products.
Alison
Fantastic Australian company. Lots of great ideas with the service to back it up.
Peter
Great Team, Service and Products
Ben Young
A local company with a great range of products supported by great customer service.
Steve Brown
Great products and service. Highly recommended.
Luke Ferry - Ferry Fencing Group
Friendly staff, great service.
Joel Williams
Compliance & Standards for Guardrails in Australia
The range of Safe Direction guardrails are full scale crash tested to demonstrate compliance with MASH as stated in AS/NZS 3845.1: 2015 Road Safety Barrier System and Devices. Crash test evaluation assesses the structural adequacy of the guardrail, the deflection of the guardrail as it redirects the errant vehicle, and occupant risk.
Why Choose Safe Direction Guardrails?
RamShield® guardrail barriers developed by Safe Direction have been developed to comply with MASH crash test guidelines, facilitate rapid installation and consider vulnerable road users. Featuring w-beam or thriebeam guardrails, our innovative systems feature a patented post tab designed to release the guardrail beam during a vehicle collision and provide safe vehicle containment and redirection as the guardrail deflects.
The Safe System Approach
Building a safe and forgiving road system is an important philosophy of the Safe System Approach. Since drivers make mistakes, guardrails are designed to shield roadside hazards and provide safe containment and redirection. A guardrail system that considers vulnerable road users and reduces occupant risk is the preferred barrier treatment option.
Guardrail FAQs
How are guardrail crash test guidelines developed?
The crash test parameters for the evaluation of a guardrail barrier system nominates a specific test vehicle, impact speed, impact angle and point of impact designed to represent “worst practical conditions.”
What are the advantages of Guardrails when compared to other safety barrier systems?
W-beam guardrail is the world’s most specified safety barrier system. Guardrail barriers provide numerous advantages, including ease of installation and repair, vehicle impact containment and durability. Guardrails can be configured to meet specific design requirements and are economical to manufacture and freight.
What characteristics do I need to consider when selecting a guardrail system?
A designer or installer of a guardrail system should consider the MASH containment level of the guardrail system, the recorded deflection of the guardrail system during crash testing, the ease of installing the guardrail system and the risk to vulnerable road users.
Do RamShield Guardrails consider vulnerable road users?
Yes. The design of RamShield® guardrails features supporting posts with rounded corners and positions the guardrail beam above the top of the post to eliminate potential snag points. In addition, RamShield® guardrail barriers are compatible with BikerShield™ Motorcycle Protection Rail which shields the guardrail posts for a dismounted, sliding motorcycle rider.
Can Safe Direction assist with my guardrail design?
Yes. In addition to full-scale crash testing, Safe Direction also uses laboratory testing and computer simulation analysis to predict guardrail impact behaviour for variable site conditions.
