Traffic safety equipment is a critical element for the protection of road workers, drivers, and pedestrians near a work zone. Traffic control supplies are highly visible, physical barriers that help regulate traffic flow during road construction and reduce accidents on the road. Our guide on traffic safety products covers the essential components of a work zone.
Traffic safety equipment is necessary for the completion of a variety of projects ranging from temporary road closures to landscaping at your business facility. Generally, these devices are used when a project affects drivers and pedestrians near a work zone.
Common applications include:
For these roadside projects, a road crew must follow local, state, and federal traffic regulations to ensure the safety of everyone involved while maintaining a steady flow of traffic. For workers that need to maintain control of traffic, these traffic safety supplies can get the job done.
Traffic safety equipment is an essential component for road workers to reduce traffic hazards in the work zone and Beyond. Traffic safety products are designed to give drivers and pedestrians important information for safe driving and walking.
Traffic safety equipment varies but all of it must meet the following characteristics:
A wide range of traffic safety equipment such as heavy duty signs, traffic cones, speed bumps, barricades, and warning lights come in many size, shape, and color options depending on the project’s needs.
For safe and efficient use of these traffic safety supplies, reference the U.S. Department of Transportation's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to determine your proper work zone plan.
Traffic cones are an essential part of maintaining traffic control in work zones. High-quality traffic cones are designed with high visibility, durability, and traction in mind.
Although smaller than traffic barrels, they are hard to miss with their ultra-bright fluorescent red orange color (and sometimes reflective bands for low-light conditions). Best of all, they are lightweight, so you can easily carry them. Some are also collapsible for easy storage and portability in work vehicles.
Traffic barricades are self-standing devices used for traffic and crowd control. Barricades can act as pedestrian barriers and guide pedestrians away from certain areas or be used to form a line.
Barricades can also have printed messaging on them to warn drivers about road conditions ahead. Traffic barriers can direct vehicles through work zones and other hazardous areas.
Caution and barricade tape is made to be durable, flexible, and highly visible. It can withstand all the elements and comes in a wide variety of sizes and thicknesses. Warning tape can have a printed message to inform pedestrians of hazards ahead.
Safety vests, shirts, pants, headwear, and outerwear, are designed with high visibility for road crews, flaggers, and outdoor workers. Safety apparel is intended to keep roadside workers safe when they are regulating traffic.
Vehicle emergency lights can be used to improve visibility for road workers and inform drivers of changes in traffic. A bright and crisp light can be used as stationary lighting to warn drivers of road traffic changes. Vehicle lighting can also be used to shadow or spot road workers who are setting up or taking down traffic control devices.
Vehicle lighting includes:
Vehicle lighting can be used on:
Delineator posts are removable devices that protect workers from traffic. They act as a deterrent to drivers from driving through a work area. Delineator posts can be moved around as needed to close lanes, inform drivers of temporary road work, or manage the flow of pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
In addition to stationary signs, a complete traffic safety system can include flaggers. Flaggers can use traffic paddles and highly visible clothing to slow down traffic speed in small urban roads or rural locations.
When setting up, tearing down, or changing the traffic control devices, a flagger with paddles can direct the drivers to slow down or stop through the temporary work zone. Double-sided paddles are easy to switch to stop or slow when traffic control is needed.
Signs use words or symbols to give drivers pertinent information about road work ahead. Above all, signs are made from a highly reflective material in high contrast colors for high visibility, especially at night
Road signs come in a wide range of sizes and materials. Roll up signs, in particular, are portable and storable while providing the benefits of full-size signage. Choose from dozens of standard legends and overlays, or even custom designs on request.
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