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Accordion gates are simple and reliable barriers that fold up compactly when not in use and can quickly expand to block aisles, create a perimeter, or manage foot traffic. Industrial facilities can use accordion gates to limit access to dangerous work areas or hazardous machinery, providing a clear visual cue and a sturdy physical barrier. Not only can accordion gates help industrial facilities comply with OSHA machine guarding regulations, but they can also create multi-purpose barriers in locations like:
Retail centers, including big-box stores
Commercial buildings
Home improvement stores
Government buildings
Airports
Warehouses
Accordion gates are extremely versatile, and they come in a wide range of styles and specifications to fit different applications. Learn more about solutions like Versa-Guard® accordion gates and how they can improve your operations.
What Are Accordion Gates?
Accordion gates are expandable and collapsible gates made of a grid of metal bars. Also called folding security gates or scissor gates, these barriers can collapse into a very slim profile by pushing the bars into a vertical position. Operators can then expand them by pulling one edge, moving the bars into an X-shaped configuration. Facility managers can have them installed in hallways, near entry or exit points, around hazardous equipment, and in aisles. They block access while maintaining visibility and air circulation into the area.
Manufacturers can build accordion gates from a wide range of metals, like aluminum and stainless steel. They can also finish them with high-visibility colors or stripes.
Common applications for accordion gates include:
Managing foot traffic and crowds by creating clear pathways
Restricting access to hazardous areas or equipment
Preventing unauthorized access
Deterring theft
Cordoning off areas for maintenance, construction, and repairs
Providing extra security
What Is Versa-Guard®?
At North American Safety Products, we develop safety solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Our extensive line of accordion gate products can help provide OSHA compliance, better access control, and more peace of mind. Clients choose our Versa-Guard® barriers to restrict access around hazardous machinery or restricted areas. Each gate comes in NRC, DOT, and OSHA standard safety color options and meets OSHA machine guarding standards.
Versa-Guard® gates feature aluminum bars with rounded edges and no pinch points, making them lightweight and safe to handle. We finish each gate with a vibrant, high-gloss powder coat finish. Our Versa-Guard® products are available in the following three standard sizes.
VG-1000
The VG-1000 is the smallest gate, with a height of 37″ and an expanded width of 11’4″. It has two supporting feet with 14.5″ axles. When collapsed, the gate has a closed width of 17″ and only weighs 25 pounds, allowing for easy handling and repositioning.
VG-1015
This large-sized gate has a height of 37″ and a total expanded width of 15’1″. It includes three supporting feet with 14.5” axles. The gate weighs 36 pounds and has a closed width of 22″ for easy carrying.
VG-1048
For taller applications, the VG-1048 has a height of 48″, an expanded width of 11’4″, and two feet with 18″ axles. It closes down to 17″ and only weighs 27 pounds.
Additional Accessories
Facilities can install additional features to Versa-Guard® for greater safety, convenience, and versatility. For easier and more secure installation, we offer floor-mounting brackets, locking caster feet, and wall-mounting kits. Other accessory products include:
Fixed-position locking bars
Flashing lamp and flag holders
Hand sanitizer dispensers
Sign-hanging brackets
Versa-Guard® Applications
Versa-Guard® products are versatile solutions for various safety, security, and crowd management applications. They are easy to install, expand, and reposition based on your facility’s evolving needs. Some of the most common locations for accordion gates are:
Active construction sites
Airports
Outdoor and indoor events
Hotels
Industrial sites and factories
Parking garages
Public transit stations
Schools
Shopping centers
Warehouses
Choose Versa-Guard® Accordion Gates From North American Safety Products
North American Safety Products is a trusted source of versatile, easy-to-use accordion gates and other safety solutions. Our in-house engineers develop modular, made-in-the-USA accordion gates that comply with OSHA regulations and fit the needs of commercial, industrial, and municipal sites. In addition to Versa-Guard®, our full array of gate solutions includes:
We also provide our clients with custom accordion gates, installation hardware, accessories, and more. Contact us today to learn more about our standard accordion gates or to start developing a custom solution. You can also request a quote for pricing details.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets guidelines and safety standards that govern commercial and industrial facilities, construction sites, and remote work applications. OSHA machine guarding standards focus on guarding hardware and essential safety processes that protect workers from machinery. Unguarded commercial and industrial machinery can cause injuries, including:
Crushed fingers or hands
Amputations
Blindness
Burns
Some machine-guarding installations can physically obstruct people from reaching hazardous equipment, while other machine-guarding systems require two-handed controls or authorized access. North American Safety Products, Inc. develops machine guarding solutions like Rear-Guard®, our portable and modular accordion barricades, to create OSHA-compliant barriers. Learn more about how to equip your facility and worksites with the right OSHA machine-guarding products.
Understanding OSHA Machine Guarding Guidelines
OSHA standards and guidelines lay out specific requirements for processes, training, and hardware that adequately meet required safety criteria. OSHA 1910 standards define minimally acceptable practices in general industry, and various subsections of 1910 apply to different industrial workplace hazards. Under OSHA 1910.212, machines identified as potential hazards must utilize one or more OSHA-compliant solutions to protect workers from harm.
Some of the most common sources of potential injury from workplace equipment include:
Sparks, such as from welding equipment or industrial power sources
Flying chips from machining equipment
Rotating parts on process equipment or manufacturing machines
Ingoing nip points on cutting tools
Heavy weights and crushing elements on hydraulic presses
Sharp blades on lathes and saws
There are multiple strategies businesses can use to follow OSHA guidelines and pair the right protections with various equipment. Popular options include two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, and physical barriers. Physical barriers like gates and barricades can cordon off dangerous equipment at all times or be quickly moved into place during active operations. As a general rule, safety systems should be installed directly onto the machinery they guard, but they can be attached to other points if necessary. Safety systems should also prevent risks of injury or harm from the equipment without creating additional hazards.
Why Rear-Guard® Is an Ideal Machine Guarding Solution
North American Safety Products produces Rear-Guard®, a line of accordion-style collapsible barricades that operators can quickly set up and take down. Both commercial and industrial sites can install Rear-Guard® around dangerous equipment to minimize unauthorized access. These barricades can also sit at the entry and exit of warehouse aisles or different sections of industrial sites to quickly prevent access or manage on-site traffic.
The benefits of using Rear-Guard® include:
Ease of use. The barricades are easy to install, set up, and collapse. Users can quickly expand the barricade into place in seconds. It’s even possible to attach multiple Rear-Guard® barricade units to create longer sections. Each Rear-Guard® is only 25 pounds for easy transport.
Versatility. Facilities can use Rear-Guard® barricades to completely enclose dangerous equipment, mark unsafe areas during business operations, and direct the flow of traffic.
Safety. Rear-Guard® can prevent proximity to industrial hazards. They also don’t introduce new safety hazards, satisfying OSHA requirements.
How Rear-Guard® Helps You Stay OSHA-Compliant
Rear-Guard® barricades are incredibly versatile, and safety teams can install them throughout commercial or industrial worksites to comply with OSHA machine guarding requirements. Whether you want to establish a clear perimeter, restrict access, or direct the flow of foot traffic, our accordion barricades can help. For even clearer adherence to safety best practices, each gate is available in high-visibility NRC-, DOT-, and OSHA-standard safety colors.
Protect Workers and Meet OSHA Standards With Rear-Guard®
Keep your facility safer and ready for your next workplace audit with OSHA-compliant machine guarding solutions like Rear-Guard® from North American Safety Products. We produce all our barricades in the United States, and we’re committed to creating high-quality products your teams can rely on when using hazardous equipment. Contact us today to learn more about our safety products, or request a quote for pricing details.
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Accordion safety barricades are a versatile way to secure equipment and restrict access to spaces. They are used in many settings including factories, public spaces, events, warehouses, construction sites, parking garages, train stations, and more. Depending on the setting, accordion barricades can be as simple as a pull-out belt, as complex as a mesh-lined accordion frame, or anything in between. Keep reading to learn more about this critical safety equipment.
What Are Accordion Barricades?
An accordion barricade is used to physically block a path, prevent access to an area or machine, and serve as a visible indication that caution is required in the area. They can be made from any type of material that can be drawn or extended across an area and rolled or folded back out of the way as needed.
This type of barrier is designed for quick set up and removal, and can be configured for temporary or permanent installation or mounting for maximum flexibility. Many types of materials can be used, including rolls of mesh or fabric sheeting, belts, vertical folding panels, or accordion-style slats linked with rivets.
Temporary barricades are often portable so they can be used where and when they are needed, then stored out of the way. These units consist of a pair of stanchions with the barrier material attached at both ends. The stanchions are spread to extend the barrier as much or as little as needed, and are sometimes outfitted with casters for easy movement.
Permanent installations are mounted to the floor, wall, or equipment cell directly. The barrier is pulled across the area to be guarded and latched or hooked into place on the opposite post. Many designs are modular and can add additional sections.
There are several ways to customize accordion barriers for specific applications. For example, at North American Safety Products (NASP), we offer several options for our accordion barrier systems that enhance safety, including:
Fabric or mesh curtain overlays to contain flying debris or dust
Locking latches to prevent unauthorized removal or opening of barriers
Electric interlocking switches that prevent opening the barrier while a machine is in use, or to prevent a machine from operating until the barrier is secured
Brackets to attach lights or signage
Benefits of Accordion Barricades
Accordion barriers offer several advantages over other types of barriers and obstructions like lights, signage, chains, or roping. These include:
Ease of use. Portable barricades are easy to carry and set up at the point of need. Permanent installations with posts can be bolted to the floor or wall. The barrier is easily pulled from its retracted position and pulled into place.
Adaptable. Barricades can be used in multiple ways to guide foot traffic and block access, such as surrounding equipment, creating a path through a hazardous area, blocking an entranceway, or barricading out-of-service stairs, elevators, or escalators.
Visible and recognizable. NAPS barricades are made with highly visible accordion slats and clearly communicate that an area is restricted. This makes them useful in a variety of settings where crowds, employees, or general foot traffic must be controlled.
Small footprint. When not engaged, these barricades have a very slim footprint because they roll or fold down between stanchions or into the mounting post.
Customization. Several colors, curtain materials, heights, and lengths are available. Modular guards can be used together to span longer distances.
Applications for Accordion Barricades
Accordion safety barricades are very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways, such as:
Blocking off aisles when forklifts or other vehicles are in use
Acting as crowd control retractable barricades
Redirecting and guiding foot traffic in stores, industrial facilities, public events, and outdoor spaces
Compartmentalizing large, open industrial or commercial spaces into clear work zones
Reducing the risk of trampling, injury, or unauthorized access to hazardous areas during big events
Marking store or warehouse aisles as off-limits when forklifts are bringing down inventory
Preventing trips and falls on uneven or slick surfaces, holes, closed stairways, or dangerous equipment
Accordion Barricades from North American Safety Products
NASP is a leading provider of barriers, safety guards, and other safety equipment for worksites and public spaces. Accordion-style aluminum slats are joined with sturdy rivets for smooth expansion and retraction with no pinch points. Steel tube posts and a variety of mounting brackets ensure this guarding system is solid. All slats are powder-coated and feature rounded ends.
Two of our most popular accordion barricade solutions are:
Rear-Guard®
Our Rear-Guard® Expandable & Accordion Machine Guarding products create OSHA-compliant barriers between workers and dangerous equipment. Reduce injuries or fatalities from workers getting too close to equipment like press brakes, welding centers, painting stations, pallet wrappers, loading docks, and other workplace hazards. Electric interlocking controls are available to prevent machinery from running when the barrier is open.
Versa-Guard®
First developed in 1995, these portable accordion safety barricades can block access, organize spaces, and manage pedestrian traffic. They are quick to set up with no tools required, and are available in a variety of heights and lengths. When retracted, Versa-Guard® barricades are easy to carry and store, and can be moved from place to place as needed. Rounded slats and accordion-style design with sturdy rivets eliminate pinch points for added safety.
Find Your Accordion Barricades at North American Safety Products
North American Safety Products specializes in safety gating and barriers for industrial, commercial, and event use. All of our products are developed to help you stay compliant with OSHA worksite safety requirements and to protect workers, visitors, and the public.
Contact us today to learn more about our accordion barricades and other safety solutions, or request a quote to start your order.
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Windows let in natural light and fresh air, but they also can pose safety and security risks, especially in multi-story buildings, schools, and businesses. Installing window safety guards is a vital step in protecting lives and securing property. Whether it’s safeguarding against accidental falls or deterring potential intruders, window guards provide an extra layer of protection.
Here, we’ll look at the importance of window safety guards and how SECURITGATE-GUARD™ accordion gates from North American Safety Products (NASP) provide security and peace of mind.
The Importance of Window Safety Guards
Accidental falls from windows are an all-too-common hazard, especially in multi-story buildings including office and commercial buildings, industrial facilities, schools, and residential buildings. Unsecured windows are also a target for break-ins. Window safety guards help to:
Protect Occupants. Window safety guards are a physical barrier to block access to windows, doors, loading docks, and other open areas, and help break a fall in the event of an accident.
Deter Intruders. Security gates for windows are an additional layer of protection beyond glass or screens. They obscure the view of what’s on the other side of the window and serve as a deterrent to would-be intruders. Guards are a clear sign that the window cannot be broken into as quickly or easily as an unguarded one.
Prevent Unauthorized Access. Window guards prevent access to rooms with sensitive equipment, products, or supplies. This can reduce tampering, damage, or theft.
By installing window safety guards, you’re taking a proactive approach to reducing risks and enhancing security in any environment.
The SECURITGATE-GUARD™ Advantage
SECURITGATE-GUARD™ from NASP is designed to address multiple safety and security needs, providing robust protection for windows, doors, and other entryways.
Why Choose SECURITGATE-GUARD™?
High-Quality Construction. The SECURITGATE-GUARD™ is built with durable steel, creating a strong physical barrier against falls, unauthorized access, and intrusions. Its design is tough enough to discourage intentional tampering while maintaining a professional appearance.
Adaptable Installation. Installation is quick and straightforward. The SECURITGATE-GUARD™ can be mounted from either the left or right side of a window or door and typically takes less than 30 minutes to set up.
Comprehensive Protection. This product isn’t just for windows-it’s versatile enough to secure doors, hallways, and other access points.
Uses for SECURITGATE-GUARD™
The SECURITGATE-GUARD™ is a multi-functional safety and security solution, ideal for use in:
Windows. Prevent falls and unauthorized entry.
Doors. Secure entryways in homes, apartments, and businesses.
Hallways. Control access to restricted areas in schools or offices.
School and University Buildings. Protect students and staff by blocking unwanted access to classrooms or event spaces.
High-Traffic Retail Entrances. Manage crowds and prevent unauthorized access in busy retail environments.
Apartment Entrances. Enhance safety and security for tenants and property managers.
Churches and Synagogues. Safeguard facilities against unauthorized access during events or services.
Window Safety Guards from North American Safety Products
At North American Safety Products, we take pride in delivering reliable, US-made solutions that improve safety and security. In addition to SECURITGATE-GUARD™, we offer these additional safety products to meet your needs:
Versa-Guard®. Retractable pedestrian control barriers.
LoadDox-Guard®. Loading dock protection systems.
Aisle-Guard®. Customizable expanding barricades.
Rear-Guard®. Retractable machine and perimeter guarding solutions.
Restrict-Guard®. Modular wire mesh panel systems for controlled access.
Safety Matting. Anti-fatigue and non-slip mats for workplaces.
Window safety guards like SECURITGATE-GUARD™ are a simple yet effective way to enhance security and prevent accidents. Contact us today to learn more about our versatile safety solutions or request a quote.
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Moving machinery and parts can cause severe injuries in the workplace, including burns, crushed fingers and hands, amputations, and blindness. Safeguards are vital to protecting employees from preventable workplace injuries. A facility or worksite manager can apply a machine guard to any machine part, process, or function that may cause injury. North American Safety Products offers machine-guarding solutions for manufacturing, industrial, and commercial settings.
Here we’ll explain machine guarding, its applications, and how to meet OSHA machine guarding requirements so you know the type of solution that will most benefit your facility or worksite.
What Is Machine Guarding?
Machine guarding is a barrier between a machine and workers in industrial settings like plants, factories, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses. Separating workers from moving parts and processes, machine guards can also contain flying debris, control traffic, and prevent vehicles from entering certain areas.
Safety barriers are required for any machine with cutting teeth, moving belts, meshing gears, reciprocating arms, rotating components, shears, or other hazards. Facility and worksite managers can place machine guarding on or around these hazardous areas to prevent human contact with any sparks and chips exiting the machine operation area. Guarding may take the form of a shield or covering device.
OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements
OSHA machine guarding requirements are defined under standard 1910.212, which indicates that one or more machine guarding methods must be provided to protect operators and other workers from the creation of sparks, flying chips, rotating parts, and ingoing nip points, which may originate from saws, hydraulic presses, and lathes. OSHA machine guarding can include electronic safety devices, two-hand tripping devices, and barrier guards.
While it is preferable for machine guarding to be attached to the machine directly, it can be secured to another point if it is otherwise impossible to attach the guard to the machine. However, the guard should not be attached in a way that causes or contributes to workplace injury.
Machine Guarding Benefits
Machine guarding offers the following benefits in addition to keeping operators and workers safe from occupational injuries:
Easy Cleaning: Machine guarding prevents injury from sawdust, sparks, paint, and other materials exiting the machine during tasks like cutting, welding, and painting. The guarding also collects the waste materials within a smaller area, making cleaning easier, safer, and less time-consuming.
Increased Worker Access: Certain types of machine guarding can reduce the hazardous area around the machine, increasing the overall working space.
Reduced Downtime: Machine guarding prevents injuries that lead to downtime. Employees can remain productive throughout the day without interruptions due to injury.
Regulatory Compliance: Facilities and worksites must use machine guarding to comply with local and industry regulations from regulatory bodies like OSHA. Fulfilling the minimum requirements ensures the facility complies with regulations and workers have a safer work environment.
Improved Morale: Machine guarding gives employees a sense that facility management wants to keep them safe and cares about them, improving morale throughout the facility.
Employee Knowledge: Machine guarding helps add to employee knowledge of best safety practices when working in and around hazardous areas, so they can proactively keep themselves and those around them safe.
Machine Guarding Applications
Machine guarding safety can protect workers from the potentially hazardous materials and components handled by:
Saws
Roll form machines
Feeders
Milling machines
Robotics
Assembly line machines
Safe operation of this machinery is critical to avoid possible limb loss, burns, crushed hands and fingers, blindness, or even death. Machines do offer integrated machine-guarding systems, but most facilities benefit from a user-implemented machine guard at the point of operation. Machine guarding options are also required for a range of robotics systems.
Machine Guarding Equipment From North American Safety Products
Machine guarding comes in various types to protect workers and operators in industrial environments like warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and machine shops. Guarding reduces injury, helps facilities comply with regulatory bodies like OSHA, and improves productivity. At North American Safety Products, we offer various machine guarding options, including accordion-style gates, wire mesh partitions, and custom machine guarding for your specific application. Our VERSA-GUARD® machine guarding solution is highly portable, expandable, lightweight, and durable.
Contact us or request a quote to learn more about the ideal machine guarding solution for your facility.
CHICAGO — An ancient sword that was originally catalogued at the Field Museum as a replica turned out to be the real deal.
The sword dates back 3,000 years to the “Bronze Era” and was pulled from the Danube River in Budapest in the 1930s.
It is believed to have been tossed in the water to lost loved ones or was used in battle.
The Field Museum acquired the sword almost 100 years ago from the Hungary National Museum — thinking it was a well-made replica.
Last year, a Hungarian archaeologist came to the museum to collaborate on an upcoming exhibition. The archeologist said he thought the sword was real after spending time with it.
After some back and forth conversation, archeologists and museum officials used an X-ray gun to analyze the sword’s chemical makeup.
That’s when they got the ultimate surprise.
Our VERSA-GUARD® System Is Right for You
If you’re looking for the ideal retractable safety barricade for your application, you’ll find it with our VERSA-GUARD® barricades. The VERSA-GUARD® offers a more aesthetically pleasing look along with high visibility to help reduce the risk of accidents. Setup is fast and easy to provide the protection you need as soon as you need it.
Our professionally designed solution is highly portable, flexible, and expandable. VERSA-GUARD® is also available in various safety colors, including those adhering to DOT, OSHA, and NRC requirements.
VERSA-GUARD® offers the perfect safety barricade for a variety of applications, including:
Hotels
Airports
Restaurants
Metro stations
Office buildings
Educational facilities
Construction sites
Government facilities
Recreation centers
Parking garages
VERSA-GUARD® barricades easily contract and expand, enabling you to use them within seconds of setup. They feature steel and aluminum construction and weigh only 25 pounds, allowing for easy carrying and storage. Other features include:
Durable, high-gloss powder-coated finish
Rugged aluminum expansion frame
Our VERSA-GUARD® barricades are made in the USA for optimal craftsmanship and quality.
Contact NASP for Expandable Barricades
For dependable safety barricades for nearly any application, turn to North American Safety Products. Our VERSA-GUARD® and REAR-GUARD® systems offer superior customizability, visibility, flexibility, and ease of setup and storage. They’re also entirely unique to NASP.
To learn more about our retractable safety barricades and other safety products, contact NASP today or request a quote to find the right product for your application.
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Barricades block or outline hazardous areas, creating a boundary to ensure the safety of employees and the public. By creating a visual and physical obstruction, barricades deter the passage of unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians. The right barricade solution will ultimately boost public and employee safety through highly visible designations.
Protective barrier systems are suitable for installation across a wide range of industries, including retail, entertainment, travel, production, warehousing, manufacturing, and much more. When selecting a safety barricade, it’s important to find the right one based on the size and the application’s unique needs.
Top Benefits of Retractable Safety Barricades
Retractable barricades offer numerous advantages that make them ideal for many applications requiring a flexible safety solution. These benefits include:
Customizable
Retractable safety barricades allow for the addition of multiple sections to meet varying safety requirements. The carrying handle on these systems also functions as an interlocking end post. This alternative function enables you to develop custom configurations without any need for additional tools.
Easy to Store
In addition to ease of customization and reliable protection, retractable barricades are much easier to store than traditional guarding systems. The retractable design of these barricades results in less weight than other safety systems, making it easy to fold them and store them as needed.
Flexible Design
Retractable safety barricades offer more flexibility compared to other barricade designs. They optimize both efficiency and safety for applications requiring solutions that do not need to restrict full access to a particular area. If you want to increase an area’s accessibility, simply retract the device as needed.
Easy Setup
Retractable safety barricades are considered “Safety on the Ready,” meaning you won’t require professional assembly to set them up. This helps to ensure they are in place with minimal hassle.
Why Our VERSA-GUARD® System Is Right for You
If you’re looking for the ideal retractable safety barricade for your application, you’ll find it with our VERSA-GUARD® barricades. The VERSA-GUARD® offers a more aesthetically pleasing look along with high visibility to help reduce the risk of accidents. Setup is fast and easy to provide the protection you need as soon as you need it.
Our professionally designed solution is highly portable, flexible, and expandable. VERSA-GUARD® is also available in various safety colors, including DOT, OSHA, and NRC color requirements.
VERSA-GUARD® offers the perfect safety barricade for a variety of applications, including:
Hotels
Airports
Restaurants
Metro stations
Office buildings
Educational facilities
Construction sites
Government facilities
Recreation centers
Parking garages
VERSA-GUARD® barricades easily contract and expand, enabling you to use them within seconds of setup. They feature steel and aluminum construction and weigh only 25 pounds, allowing for easy carrying and storage. Other features include:
Durable, high-gloss powder-coated finish
Rugged aluminum expansion frame
Our VERSA-GUARD® barricades are made in the USA for optimal craftsmanship and quality.
Contact NASP for Expandable Barricades
For dependable safety barricades for nearly any application, turn to North American Safety Products. Our VERSA-GUARD® and REAR-GUARD® systems offer superior customizability, visibility, flexibility, and ease of setup and storage. They’re also entirely unique to NASP.
To learn more about our retractable safety barricades and other safety products, contact NASP today or request a quote to find the right product for your application.
