Managing construction traffic

We have been working in the barrier industry long enough to understand that the needs of clients change with each site. Since this is the case, we supply a wide variety of goods to ensure we can satisfy everyone. We have top quality traffic control products, including speed bumps, barriers, and more.

Anyone who has been on or close to a construction site will tell you they are busy places. Machinery, deliveries, and workers will all require access. Due to this fact, traffic management is a critical consideration to stop serious and fatal incidents. What we will be doing here is examining some great examples of managing construction traffic.

Speed control is vital

Firstly, there is no need for speed. The quicker vehicles are moving, the less time drivers have to react. Pedestrians have less of a chance to move too. Whether it is heavy construction vehicles, delivery lorries, or road cars, you should inspect your site and figure out an appropriate speed limit. Utilise signage to inform everyone of how fast they can go. You then need to monitor and enforce it.

Manage interactions

It is true that keeping pedestrians and site traffic separate should be a priority. If possible they should not be in close proximity to each other so the risk of a collision is minimal. You can help ensure this is the case with traffic control products like barriers.

However, there are often going to be crossing points and locations where people and vehicles will be close together. Again you should use the right products to reduce the risk of accidents. Plus, you should ensure people on foot have the training they need to anticipate risks and move around safely.

Are you ready for change?

You also have to get ready for some changes. On a construction site, because of the work's nature, the site layout can change. This will happen as structures and buildings are finished and work moves elsewhere. If you fail to update your traffic management plan to account for this, some dangerous situations could pop up. It is the same if you fail to have a plan in place at all. As your site layout changes, keep your plans fresh.

Ask us for advice about traffic control on various sites

At Barrier Mart, we can supply our customers with several different products to maximise safety. This includes speed bumps in domestic and commercial varieties. We even have fixings to go with them. As a result, we can help you to make sites safer, including entrances and exits.

If you are interested in traffic control and would like to know more, feel free to get in touch. You can also browse products on our website to look at specs and place an order.