In the busy, high-risk environments of ports, cold storage facilities, and shipyards, protecting people, products, and property is paramount. These dynamic workplaces come with inherent risks, from separating pedestrians and traffic to managing freight and safeguarding high-value assets. From unloading freight into cold storage to navigating bustling packing and handling facilities, hazards are everywhere.
Customised Safety Solutions for Every Space
Tru-Gard products are designed to meet the unique needs of each facility. From internal fit-outs to external safety, our solutions are configurable to suit any layout or hazard profile. Whether you need to separate pedestrian walkways from vehicle paths, protect racks of stock from forklift damage, create safer work zones for staff, or safeguard doors against truck damage, Tru-Gard products ensure every corner of your workplace is covered.
Our Product Range: Built for Protecting
Our versatile product range includes:
- Handrails and barriers: Essential for creating safe walkways for pedestrians, separating vehicles, and protecting property from damage.
- Door frame bollards: Protect entry points and commercial doors from impact damage.
- Cast-in and removable bollards: Offering flexible solutions for permanent or temporary installations.
- Mesh tunnels: Safeguard workers in high-risk zones while preventing damage from falling stock.
- Pallet protection: Safeguard pallet racks and stock.
- Personnel gates: Provide controlled access points for pedestrians.
Every product is designed and manufactured in Dunedin, New Zealand, ensuring the quality and durability needed to withstand the harsh demands of these environments.
Between 2012 and 2023, 18 deaths were reported among port workers in New Zealand, with an average of 1.8 fatalities per year.*
*Source NZ Herald, 20 Oct. 2023
Proven Expertise Across New Zealand & Australia
Our team has worked on projects across the country, from the northernmost ports to the southern tip of New Zealand. Our experience spans diverse facilities, including temperature-sensitive cold stores, cruise ship passenger terminals, car parking, and busy docks.
This breadth of expertise enables us to understand the specific challenges faced by New Zealand and Australian ports and deliver tailored solutions that work.
Why Choose Tru-Gard?
- Risk reduction: Minimise the chances of damage to products and property, and most importantly, reduce the risk of accidents or loss of life.
- Operational efficiency: Streamline workflows by meeting safety requirements, reducing downtime from accidents, and avoiding costly repairs.
- Durable solutions: Products built to last in demanding environments, with finishes suitable for internal and external applications.
- Locally owned and operated: Proudly NZ-made, supporting local businesses that understand the unique challenges of the New Zealand and Australian environments.
Real-World Impact: Safer Workplaces, Stronger Operations
As published in the New Zealand Herald, between 2012 and 2023, 18 deaths were reported among port workers in New Zealand, with an average of 1.8 fatalities per year. With a stevedore fatality rate of 20 deaths per 100,000 workers, the second-highest fatality rate of any sector in New Zealand.
Although no safety product can prevent every accident, Tru-Gard has a proven track record of helping businesses improve operations and mitigate risk. For instance:
- At Port Otago, our custom handrail and bollard system reduced risks by keeping cruise ship pedestrians separated from moving vehicles, preventing tourists from entering high-risk areas.
- In other ports, our solutions have minimised near-misses and accidents between forklifts and pedestrians in busy freight zones.
- At the San Won cold storage facility in Timaru, our barriers and personnel gates have provided clearly defined, safer pedestrian walkways, and ongoing protection against damage, saving the business time and repair costs.
Let’s Make Your Workplace Safer
If you’re looking to enhance safety in your port, cold store, packing facilities, or shipyard, Tru-Gard is here to help. Whether it’s a new-build project or assessing your current safety measures, contact our team today to learn how we can make your workplace safer.