subject: Separate the best from the rest when looking for workplace barriers [print this page] Practically every workplace or public space needs parts or all of it cordoning off from time to time. Whether it's just a temporary measure to let cleaners, decorators and their like go about their work, or a longer-term closure is necessary, having and using the proper type of barrier will ensure that everyone gets the right message.
When working in an environment where people going about their everyday work come into contact with moving vehicles, it is mandatory to have safe walking routes clearly marked out and signposted. A common way of doing this is to erect temporary barriers, as these can be put in place at short notice, and removed when no members of the public are on the premises.
On sites where heavy machinery, such as fork lift trucks, cranes and other mobile equipment is in use, sturdy security bollards, whether installed permanently or as removable bollards, give a clearly visible notification to both staff and visitors of areas to be avoided.
Depending on how heavily used the area needing to be enclosed is, cast iron bollards or steel bollards might be the most appropriate way of cordoning off an area into which you don't want people to stray. Extra protection can also be provided by the visible and physical barrier of chain fencing or security tape to force home the message.
Where a business operates in a busy town, city centre or suburban area, the movement of staff into and out of the premises is greatly helped by the provision of parking bollards. These give a clear message to other users that an area is exclusively dedicated for parking of staff or visitors' vehicles, and can avoid the headache of regularly having to ask for unauthorised vehicles to be moved. As an ultimate deterrent to uninvited vehicles, the installation of rising bollards works well, as well as enhancing security by deterring casual thieves.
Sometimes, members of the public also visit a site for a one-off event. Even though the layout of the area into which they are directed to park may look clear, it is always far safer to ensure that there is as little scope for confusion as possible. This is another area where the use of traffic barriers and removable bollards can eliminate the chances of unncecessary accidents.
It is important to always take advice before settling on the type of bollards or barriers which would be most effective for any individual application, but the range of products available is wide enough to meet any requirement.
Whenever you are looking to install any form of safety measures such as grit bins and health and safety signs, get good advice about the practicalities of doing so, and buy from a company which specialises in offering the right products for all types of safety barrier installations.
Separate the best from the rest when looking for workplace barriers
