What are the Dangers of Bridge Maintenance?
Bridges can be the source of many dangers. Because of the nature of the work, or because of the location, bridge work needs awareness and safety measures. Bridges need maintenance to stay safe and operational all year long. This process is similar to road work. It includes possible machinery issues, bad weather, natural disasters and other drivers. Weather such as thunderstorms can become even more dangerous depending on the location and the activity. With construction work, for instance, there is a higher risk when holding pipes and other metal objects in the air. Evacuation can also be harder on bridges, as the area of concern is the only one available to move through. This matters for bridge crews across Australia and the Philippines. Want to know more? Contact our team today.
How to take appropriate precautions?
There are many ways to stay alert on a bridge. It is important to always be mindful of the environment one will be in. Clear communication between everyone involved, and of any danger, is essential. For instance, if one works at night, safety measures should include bright visual cues. During the day, audio signalling may be a better way to communicate. One can limit risks by having a reliable safety system that does not rely on one source of power. In a natural disaster or bad weather, cables and electricity are often the first to suffer. A wireless solution with a backup battery would minimise risks while giving constant protection. Wireless emergency alert systems and storm warning systems can warn crews when thunderstorms are near.
Why Hazavoid?
Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions, adaptable to existing infrastructure. Both the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels. Both can send mass emergency alerts. This allows them to protect and alert, no matter the nature of the danger. Both solutions can be wall-mounted or pole-mounted. This is especially important where visibility or access can be unstable, such as on construction sites. Using a remote, it is easy to quickly activate the systems as soon as a threat is detected. It is possible to use pre-built tones such as “Evacuate”, or customise one for recurring issues like “Weather Alert”. The beacons of the WiLERT System are also useful to show danger levels to other workers around and update them, from Green to Red.
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