If
you’re a business owner or site manager with a lot of vehicular traffic on your
site, it can be a headache. Wherever vehicles (particularly large vehicles) and
pedestrians come into proximity with each other accidents become more likely.
This is why authorities on public roads invest so much money into accident
prevention and traffic calming measures. Accidents can affect morale,
productivity, and your insurance status and preventing them wherever possible
should be a priority.
An
excellent method for raising driver awareness and lower vehicle speeds is the
tried and trusted wheel stop. A wheel stop is a raised area on the road that
forces vehicles to lower their speed using low impact resistance. A wheel stop
installation may also have a high visibility element, which will act as a
visual deterrent for lowering speeds on your site. Let’s take a look at this
traffic calming measure, the different kind available and the pros and cons of
each one.
Rubber
Stops:
These
are a popular option for many site owners; they are economical, easy to install
and available in high visibility colours. They are also quite a green choice as
they are usually constructed using recycled rubber. When these rubber black and
yellow panels are installed on your site, they are easy to see even in low
light conditions. Because they are made of rubber, there is no chance that the
vehicle travelling over them can be damaged. They are suitable for use in a
wide variety of locations, such as factories, warehouses, and car parking
facilities.
Plastic
Stops:
These
are a very economical choice, but obviously not a green one for your business.
They are also easy to install; they don’t chip or break as they are made from
high impact plastic. One could think of them as a cheaper and perhaps more
dispensable alternative to some of the more expensive wheel stop types. Typical
applications include car parks, smaller warehouses, and factories with light
traffic.
Concrete
Stops:
These
types of stops have higher durability than rubber or plastic stops, but they
have some issues. Although concrete stops are not vulnerable to corrosion or weather
damage, they can chip over time as heavier traffic passes over them. They are
made of precast concrete, and they are most suited to areas where heavier
traffic is operating, such as loading bays, busy warehouses, and heavy
industrial areas.
If
they are looking for Wheel stops, Australia based business owners and site
managers should contact us. Here at Image Bollards, we supply and install a
large selection of safety and security equipment, including recycled plastic
wheel stops. All of our equipment is manufactured to a high standard and fully
compliant with Australian regulations. Our sales team is here and standing by
to discuss your needs in greater detail and to answer any questions you may
have.
