In high-risk environments, the safety of both occupants and staff depends on the quality of the space. Gold Medal Safety Padding has been trusted for over 50 years to create safe, durable rooms that support de-escalation, reduce harm and minimise operational disruption.
Gold Medal Safety Padding wasn’t adapted from other materials – it was invented specifically for use in seclusion and safety rooms. In fact, some rooms installed in 1973 are still in use today.
Gold Medal Safety Padding was first developed in 1973 by Olympic gold medallist Bill Nieder. It was introduced to Australia in 1992 by Martin Green, in response to local law enforcement needs.
Since then, it has been:
Thousands of rooms have been installed worldwide in new builds and retrofits. The system is regularly recommended by architects and project teams, and has a proven track record in hospitals, mental health units, police stations and correctional centres.
Gold Medal Safety Padding creates a safer space not just for the person inside the room but for the staff managing them, too.
The system helps to:
We work with owners, architects and builders to develop safe environments that not only protect the room’s occupants and facility staff, but also reduce injuries and mitigate legal risk for the organisation.
Gold Medal Safety Padding is completely fire resistant and self-extinguishing. It has been tested and certified in multiple countries, with results available on request. In many cases, it’s been used as a benchmark for safety performance.
Other materials can take up to 90 days to repair, leaving rooms out of action for weeks. With Gold Medal Safety Padding:
Gold Medal Safety Padding isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each room is customised based on your specific requirements.
Our trained agents and installers operate around the world and understand local safety standards and compliance requirements. No matter where your facility is located, we can deliver a tailored, safe solution that meets your operational needs.
If you need a solution that lasts, protects and performs, we’re here to help. Contact us to discuss your project or request more information.
Gold Medal Safety Padding Pty Ltd
PO Box 2314, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
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