In logistics warehouses, safety is not an option: it’s a requirement. With the increase in overhead storage and the intensification of goods flows, the risk of products falling from racks is real and potentially dangerous for people working nearby. That’s why fall-prevention grids fitted to the rear of pallet racks are now compulsory in many configurations in Switzerland.
Based in the canton of Vaud, our company offers sturdy, standards-compliant fall-arrest barriers, with delivery and installation throughout Switzerland. Find out why this equipment is essential, what the legal requirements are, and how to choose the right solution for your installation.
Why install fall protection grids?
In a warehouse or industrial storage area, pallets are often stored several metres high on metal racks. A simple imbalance, impact or handling error can be enough to cause boxes, bins or even entire pallets to fall, endangering operators on the ground.
Fall protection grids act as a physical barrier at the back of shelving, preventing goods from falling into traffic aisles or work areas.
There are many advantages:
- Increased staff safety: protection against falling loads.
- Preventing accidents in the workplace: reducing the risk of serious injury.
- Regulatory compliance: compliance with Swiss legal requirements.
- Reduced losses: fewer damaged or destroyed products.
- Professional image: demonstration of a safe, well-organised working environment.
A mandatory requirement in Switzerland
For several years now, the Swiss authorities have been tightening warehouse safety requirements, particularly with regard to the risk of falling objects. Fall-prevention grids are now compulsory in the following cases:
- If people are walking behind the racks (pedestrian walkway, workstation, corridor).
- If the shelving is located against a light or fragile partition wall.
- If the rear area is used for other functions (secondary storage, circulation space).
- If the storage height exceeds certain limits.
These requirements are recommended or imposed, depending on the case, by Swiss standards (e.g. SUVA, SIA standards) and safety inspectors.
Tailor-made grilles for every configuration
We offer modular protective grids, in galvanised or powder-coated steel, to suit all types of pallet racking (light, medium-heavy or heavy shelving). Our models are designed for :
- Quick and easy to fit to existing structures.
- High impact resistance.
- Good visibility through the mesh for visual inspection.
- Long life, even in damp or cold environments.
Dimensions can be customised to suit your needs: height, width, mesh, colours, options (access doors, maintenance hatches, etc.).
A complete service in Switzerland, from Vaud to Geneva, via Zurich
We are based in the canton of Vaud, but our service extends to the whole of Switzerland, for the delivery and installation of fall-prevention grilles:
- Romandie: Lausanne, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Valais, Jura
- German-speaking Switzerland: Bern, Basel, Zurich, Lucerne
- Ticino and border regions
Our technical teams are on hand to study your installations, propose appropriate solutions and install protection in compliance with current standards.
How do you know if your warehouse is affected?
Here are a few indicators that you probably need to install protective grilles:
- You have traffic areas or workstations located behind the racks.
- Your racks are over 2 metres high and loaded with heavy or unstable products.
- You’ve already seen a product fall or a storage incident.
- Your insurer or safety advisor has informed you of a non-conformity.
If in doubt, we offer a free assessment visit anywhere in Switzerland to identify the risks and guide you towards a suitable solution.
Investing in safety: a clear return on investment
Over and above the regulatory aspect, fall protection grids help to enhance the value of your infrastructure. They send out a clear message: here, safety is taken seriously.
An accident avoided means :
- Fewer production stoppages,
- Lower medical and compensation costs,
- A better working environment,
- A responsible corporate image.
Order your climbing protection systems with installation in Switzerland
Do you want to secure your pallet racks and ensure that your facilities are compliant? Call on our specialist team. We’ll support you from assessment to installation, with robust, compliant and durable equipment.
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🚛 Delivery and installation throughout Switzerland
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Contact us now for a personalised quote or a free on-site analysis visit.
