The S-1 Gard Danger Zone Deflector is a securely mounted;
maintenance free device installed in front of the dual right rear-wheels of a transit bus intended to avoid catastrophic injury or death.
The S-1 Gard is engineered to deflect a person out of the path of the dual rear wheels to prevent dual rear wheel rollover.
The S-1 Gard is cast using only the best BASF urethane available for a lifetime expectancy as long as any transit bus is in service.
Each part is custom fit to accommodate your bus configurations.
Fuel Prices Continue to Rise and Increase the need for Public Safety
With the continued rise of fuel prices, transit properties all over North America have continued to see increased rider ship, which will demand more emphasis on safety. Because of the increased safety risks, transit properties exposure rate is increasing by the day. Click this link to view rider ship statistics from around the United States
In order to reduce mounting casualty losses to risk reserves and insurance pools, major transit properties have installed the S-1 Gard. The S-1 Gard has been a proven safety device for over a decade and can be installed for less than the cost of one settlement. The S-1 Gard will:
Prevent Catastrophic Losses – fatalities, dismemberment, and degloving injuries can result in verdicts and settlements in excess of $5 million.
Reduce Legal Costs – Attorney costs in catastrophic cases can exceed $250,000.
Avoid Adverse Publicity – press coverage of accidents and large settlements are damaging to the image of your transit system.
Improve Public Image – dedication ceremonies upon installation demonstrate the concern of your transit property for public safety.
Minimize Exposure of your Drivers – even non-fault accidents causing serious injuries have resulted in operators being unable to return to duty.
Improve Loss Experience – for favorable underwriting and rating at time of renewal.
The S-1 Gard is Working
The S-1 Gard has been equipped in major transit properties all over North America and Canada. To improve the effectiveness of this safety product, our engineers are constantly monitoring the effectiveness of the S-1 Gard with all of our customers in their working environment.
Here are a few reports demonstrating the effectiveness of the S-1 Gard.
