Case Study · Passive Safety Solutions
Pedestrian Segregation and Dock Safety at LFC’s Distribution Centre
WSS brought together pedestrian line marking, steel and polymeric barriers, manual access control and wheel guides to address external yard risks at LFC’s distribution centre in Prescot.
The Challenge
LFC’s distribution centre in Prescot needed clearer separation between pedestrians and vehicles across its external yard.
The project covered pedestrian routes, building exits, stair access and the approach to a self-level dock. Each interface needed a suitable combination of visual guidance and physical protection.
Dock alignment was a particular concern. The customer asked WSS to prioritise the wheel guides because some drivers were struggling to align their vehicles and risked striking the dock leveller or wall.
Our Approach
WSS reviewed the proposed routes and protection points, then developed a combined package around how people and vehicles used the external area.
- Use line marking and pedestrian symbols to make the walking route clear
- Combine steel Armco and polymeric pedestrian barriers at the relevant interfaces
- Use handrail protection to guide access around the stairs
- Provide wheel guides at the dock approach and a manual lift-arm barrier for access control
The installation was coordinated with the site team, with the wheel guides identified as the customer’s first priority.
What We Delivered
The external safety package combined pedestrian line marking with Armco steel barriers, R2 polymeric pedestrian barriers, handrail protection, dock wheel guides and a manual lift-arm barrier.
Rather than relying on markings alone, the scheme used physical separation alongside route guidance. The wheel guides addressed vehicle positioning at the dock, while the manual barrier provided a separate means of controlling access.
WSS coordinated the barrier installation and line-marking works with the customer. The project completion report was issued on 28 October 2026.
Barrier installation on site
External yard overview
Site photography showing the external barrier arrangement during installation.
Results & What’s Next
The completed scheme brought route guidance, physical separation and dock approach controls into one external yard safety package.
Customer feedback praised Lawrence’s work ethic, helpfulness and attention to safety concerns, and Adam’s support with planning and completing the works.
The project demonstrates:
- Controls matched to the interface — pedestrian routes, stair access and docking each addressed separately
- Combined visual and physical guidance — markings supported by barriers and handrails
- Customer-led priorities — dock alignment identified as an immediate concern
- Coordinated delivery — installation and line marking managed with the site team
Clear pedestrian routes. Physical separation. Better dock guidance.
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