Abstract: A retractable barrier system comprises a plurality of barrier posts (12) interconnectable by flexible barrier material (24), and a dispenser device (10) upon which the posts (12) can be carried and from which the posts (12) can be dispensed, in sequence, to erect a barrier

Abstract: A retractable barrier system comprises a support member, for example in the form of a housing (10), a spool (14) supported for rotation by the support member, a spring (34) adapted to apply a biassing load to the spool (14), and a skirt (30) arranged to deflect water away from or around the spring (34) thereby reducing the quantity of water impinging, in use, on the spring (34) and reducing corrosion thereof.

Abstract: A tubular component (10) is secured to another component (12) by locating part of the tubular component (10) within a tapering recess opening or passage (22), locating a clamping member (26) within the tubular component (10) and securing the clamping member (26) to the said another component (12) to clamp the tubular component (10) between the clamping member (26) and the said another component (12).

Abstract: A dispenser/retraction unit comprises an elongate flexible member 14 and at least one tensioning means 16, the flexible member 14 passing around at least part of the tensioning means 16, the tensioning means 16 having a biassing load 16 applied thereto urging the tensioning means 16 in a direction tending to retract the flexible member 14.

Abstract: A webbing connector comprises first and second inter-engageable components (44,46) and connecting means (58) co-operable with the components (44,46) to secure the components (44,46) to one another. The connecting means may comprise a connecting pin.