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The Hydro1® line of pedestrian Flood Doors from PS Flood Barriers® has been tested and approved by FM Approvals, reinforcing the proven quality of these doors and the company’s position as a leader in flood protection technology. FM Approvals is one of the world’s most respected independent testing and certification organizations. The Hydro1 model has been certified to withstand 8 feet of water pressure, while the newly introduced Hydro1-XFL has achieved FM Approval certification for an unprecedented 30 feet of water pressure.

Ventilation openings that provide airflow to underground infrastructure also create a major vulnerability during severe weather. Flash flooding, storm surge and rapidly rising surface water can quickly overwhelm traditional vent openings, allowing water to enter underground systems within minutes. Once floodwater penetrates these spaces, the result can be catastrophic, leading to equipment damage, electrical failures, service interruptions, costly repairs and dangerous conditions for both workers and the public. As climate patterns continue to produce more intense rainfall events, cities are increasingly challenged to protect vulnerable underground infrastructure without compromising the ventilation systems required for normal operation.

Ladderway openings also represent one of the most overlooked fall hazards in industrial environments. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) regulations specifically address these risks because falls from elevated surfaces continue to be among the leading causes of workplace injuries across manufacturing and industrial operations. The challenge for leadership and safety professionals is creating an environment where workers remain protected without resulting in too much negative impact on productivity or creating operational bottlenecks.

When a major college expansion project at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, required specialized flood protection systems, the project team partnered with general contractor, Building By Design, which then sought out Norwood Contracting for the installation. Headquartered in Salina, Kansas, and serving customers nationwide, Norwood Contracting specializes in millwright services and complex problem-solving, and the company’s expertise made it ideal for installing a large-scale flood mitigation project featuring multiple flood barriers and flood doors designed to protect the college’s newest educational facilities.

When it comes to flood protection, relying on a standard hollow metal pedestrian door that has been repurposed as a “flood door” can be a costly miscalculation. While these doors may appear robust, they’re often just traditional doors with minor modifications, unlike Hydro1 Pedestrian Flood Doors from PS Flood Barriers®, which are engineered from the ground up to withstand hydrostatic pressure and prevent water intrusion.

When a large international manufacturer of paperboard packaging identified a safety challenge in one of its Canadian plants, it contacted PS Safety Access® for a solution. One of the company’s corporate vice presidents had learned about EdgeSafe® Smart Gates at a trade show and passed on the product’s benefits to decision-makers throughout the organization.

In a move that left his competitors at a loss for words, Guy Hamilton from PS Flood Barriers® explains why installing flood barriers on a structure that is not structurally flood proofed is more than just foolhardy, it can potentially be dangerous to both people and property.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in New York undertook a major flood resiliency project to protect its East Harlem campus, and to bolster this defense, the design incorporated both Flex-Gate® Side Deploy and Flex-Gate® Bottom Deploy barriers from PS Flood Barriers®.

Jersey City Medical Center’s (JCMC) Wilzig Hospital is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade in flood protection, which includes Flex-Gate® Bottom Deploy Flood Barriers from PS Flood Barriers®.

Around the Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center, the flood-protection design includes a series of Hydro1® Pedestrian Flood Doors from PS Flood Barriers®.