Has your construction team been hired for a project that requires you to work on a road? There’s nothing overly unusual about that but, it does throw an array of health and safety concerns to the forefront. You’ll need to ensure that your team is wearing high-visibility jackets, you may need to set up nighttime lighting, depending on the length of the project, and, of course, you’ll need to try to keep the road in use.
This means that you’ll need to create a separate lane or put in a blocker, which will keep your team safe, as well as drivers and cyclists. So, if you’re not sure which kind of blocker to choose, this article will walk you through five reasons why you should invest in traffic barricades.
- Enhanced Safety
As stated in the intro, the main reason why you should invest in traffic barricades is safety. These barricades will act as physical barriers, which will protect your workers and pedestrians from entering dangerous areas that you’re working on. This will help to prevent the risk of accidents and injuries and also prevent the chance of crashes or collisions from occurring on that stretch of road.
- Regulatory Compliance
Nobody wants to start a road construction project and be hit with a fine or project delays. So, by investing in barricades, you can ensure that your project will meet the regulations in your area that relate to construction and maintenance. Barricades also usually have a reflected area or sign on its side, which means it’ll probably tick all the legal signage requirements for road projects. Just be sure to shop around and get barricades that meet the legal requirements in your area.
Traffic Flow Management
It’s fair to say that if you and your team are working on a road, you’re probably going to be surrounded by some rather irritated motorists. You can ease the congestion, however, by clearly marking off the construction areas, which will help to maintain a smoother flow of traffic and prevent the dreaded gridlock.
As well as this, you can also use the barricades to act as a detour route. This will allow traffic to move around the area where your team is working safely, without creating any confusion for the motorists.
Cost-Effectiveness
OK, so the initial investment of buying traffic barricades can seem high but, when you compare it to the costs that can be incurred by an accident, delays, or damage, it’s pretty minimal. As well as this, you can reuse high-quality traffic barricades in the future and, as they showcase how serious your team is about work and safety, they can even lead to your company having a higher chance of being hired.
Public Perception and Trust
OK, so the public isn’t exactly going to be overly happy that roadworks are going on. However, if you use the barricades properly, this will showcase your company’s commitment to public safety. In turn, this will enhance your company’s reputation.