As a developing country, India is experiencing rapid industrial growth and urbanization. These trends are typically associated with large-scale construction across various sectors, in different regions of the country. This is certainly a great sign in terms of infrastructural development in India. However, these construction sites are often prone to many safety hazards.
A construction site can pose serious risks, not only to on-site workers, but also to commuters and passersby. It is, therefore, very important to ensure safety at any construction site. This can be achieved with the help of efficient site safety equipment that helps prevent any mishaps or accidents during construction. Here are some of the crucial items required to make a safer working environment on a construction site.
- Speed Ramps
Construction sites are often situated in close proximity to roads and this increases the risk of mishaps caused by speeding vehicles. Speed ramps or speed bumps can be very instrumental in slowing down such vehicles, thereby reducing the risks of any accidents. Rubber speed breakers are especially recommended as they tend to be more durable and long-lasting, as compared to plastic ramps.
- Kerbs
Rubber Kerbs serve as effective traffic control equipment and can also be used for site safety. They can be used to divert traffic to safer routes or used to mark out temporary roads, thereby preventing traffic jams or damage and injuries resulting from accidents.
- Wheel Chocks
Wheel chocks are important at any site, where vehicles are present. Made of sturdy rubber, these chocks are wedged against or under the vehicle’s wheels to prevent accidents that can be caused by any unexpected movement.
- Matting
Safety matting, is becoming more and more popular on constructions sites across the globe. Commonly made from rubber and anti-slip material, the safety matting is used to cover walking areas at construction sites. Usually available in HiViz yellow, the safety matting aids visibility in dark areas or from high vantage points (cranes), this enables people to move around the site easily and safely, with little risk of accident or injury.
- Anti-Slip Tape
On almost all sites you will come across slippery surfaces and sharp edges, as is the case in stairwells. Falls can result in serious injury, but this risk can be significantly reduced by using anti-slip tape to cover all slippery edges.
Installing quality site safety equipment is among the most important safety measures at construction sites to ensure everyone involved us working in a safe environment. With quality site safety equipment you can make sure that no damage or harm comes to any equipment or person in the area.
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