Steps To Ensure Safety Around Road Construction Zones

1. Steps To Ensure Safety Around Road Construction Zones Shitla Road Equipment Address 359, G.I.D.C. - II Dediyasan, Mehsana- 380002 Gujarat, India

2. ASPHALT BATCH MIX PLANT SUPPLIERS : Road construction entails the use of heavy equipment including asphalt batch mix plants in India. The zones where roads are being constructed present a number of hazards for pedestrians, workers, and motorists. Some of the risk factors include speed limits, impetuous drivers, and traffic congestion. Added to this are other factors such as stress due to climatic conditions, driving stress, and long stretches of road under construction. All these contribute to hazardous conditions for both the workers as well as motorists. Prior to constructing a road, asphalt batch mix plant suppliers are contacted. However, complete instructions about operating the plant must be understood by those who will be using them. Most of the accidents are attributed to improper usage of equipment or poor maintenance. PAGE 1

3. ASPHALT DRUM MIX PLANTS : Taking and understanding details about asphalt drum mix plants in India can help in minimizing this risk. Following are some of the steps to be taken to ensure safety around road construction zones. Clear signs must be given so that pedestrians and motorists can be cautious. Traffic workers must be properly trained to guide the traffic appropriately. Only important traffic signs must be kept at the site or the road users might get confused. Speed limits must be decided keeping in view safe site operations and movements of traffic. A systematic preventive maintenance program must be established and implemented. All points giving an entry to the area, where any construction blasts are to be performed, must be manned to prevent vehicles from entering. If vehicles are to be queued up then a worker must be appointed to inform the motorists and apologize for the inconvenience while informing about the estimated time of wait. PAGE 2