A barricade is any object or structure that creates a barrier, blocks a passage of people or forces traffic to flow in the desired direction. They are important part of work area safety.
Barricades are often erected on a construction site to serve many purposes. Majorly is to control traffic of persons and equipment from collisions, person and equipment fall, and collapse of the excavation.
A barricade prevents unwanted access to excavation and stops the fall of persons into such an excavation.
What can you do to ensure a safe barricade around the workplace today?
- Install barricades, signs or warning systems to prevent the public from excavation sites. Firstly install warning systems ahead.
- Install barricades or guardrails at places where there is a traffic of persons and equipment like walkways, roads and pathways.
- Install standard guardrails at bridges where people are using to cross excavations. Guardrails involve top rail, mid rail and toe board.
- If an excavation is left unattended for a long time, ensure to protect it with a fence against accidental pedestrian entry. If the place is in a remote area where persons are likely to pass, warning posts and caution tape with a sign may be enough.
- Install barricades in a site to prevent unauthorized access from passers-by and intruders and to control vehicular passage.
- Ensure there is a system to inform any mobile equipment of a nearby excavation before it gets to the barricade.
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Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
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