Quality Assurance
Safe Direction holds the following certifications:
ISO 9001:2015, Quality management systems
This globally recognised standard demonstrates our commitment to delivering products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. Through regular audits and performance reviews, we maintain a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
ISO 14001:2015, Environmental management systems
This certification demonstrates our commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices and continuous improvement. We actively monitor and manage our operations to minimise waste, conserve resources, and protect the environment.
ISO 45001:2018, Occupational health and safety management systems
This certification reflects our commitment to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace for all employees and contractors. We proactively identify and manage risks to prevent injuries, enhance wellbeing, and promote a culture of safety excellence.
Roll Form Manufacturing
A multi-stepped procedure is used by Safe Direction to verify the compliance of the material used in the production of w-beam guardrail, thrie-beam guardrail and RamShield posts to AS/NZS 1594.
Mill certificates and independent third-party laboratory test results are verified against Australian Standard guidelines recording the steel heat numbers, mechanical results and chemical composition. Steel used for our roll-forming operation is manufactured locally by BlueScope Steel. Items are stamped during manufacture providing industry-leading traceability to the steel heat number.
Crash Test Evaluation
Compliance of Safe Direction Crash Barrier systems to Australian and international standards is validated using full-scale crash testing. Crash testing provides an independent assessment of the expected behaviour of the barrier and vehicle in a real-life impact situation. Information gathered during crash testing includes occupant risk, vehicle behaviour and the ability of the barrier to safely contain and redirect the errant vehicle.Â
Laboratories engaged by Safe Direction for crash testing are signatories to The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) as required by the Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel.
