Ensure Safety Of Workers At Road Construction Sites With Industrial Supplies
While the economy may still be in recession, there are still many road and bridge construction projects being approved. The construction of roads and bridges relate to the creation of continuous right-of-way, overcoming geographic obstacles. The process often begins with removal of earth and rock by digging or blasting, construction of embankments, bridges and tunnels followed by lying of concrete material.
Common hazards and prevention tips
Road and bridge construction sites have various threats and set of hazards. However, matching industrial equipment and personal protective equipments to every hazard can create a safe and protective work environment.
Accidents due to flame and fires are very common at road construction sites. Gasoline and diesel fuels are used in abundance to power construction vehicles, tools and generators. These solvents are highly combustible, and with flames and fire-work at construction sites, there is always a risk of accident. Industrial supplies and apparels made from flame resistant materials can be an effective solution to reduce such accidents.
High elevation work during bridge construction creates falling hazards. Fall arrest systems and lanyards can be a better way to prevent falling injuries and deaths. Besides, falling tools or materials can also cause problems to the workers working below. Industrial equipments such as hardhats and face shields can help in preventing injuries due to falling tools.
The biggest hazard for workers on active roads and bridges are passing motorists. At night or during bad weather conditions, the risk increases gradually. Wearing brightly colored and fluorescent clothes only is not effective for protection against traffic. The best way is making use of retro-reflective materials. This material focuses and reflects light back to the source, therefore, illuminating workers to both motorists and construction vehicle drivers. The best level of clothing consists of a reflective band on the helmet, a high visibility vest and a reflective strip on a pair of trousers.
In the end, safety of workers at road and bridge construction sites is must and with an effective increase in government funded bridge and road construction projects, it is more important than ever that all construction sites are equipped with proper industrial supplies.
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