What are the dangers of Outdoor Markets?
Outdoor markets provide many people of various demographics with regular access to fresh produce. This weekly instance often involves security staff as they are aware of how crowded the premises might be. The known dangers include: falling, getting hurt by display products, and vehicle-related injuries. There is a variety of hazards that can cause one to slip and hurt themselves. Wet grass, spilled liquids, cords, and cracks in the concrete can all be reasons for one to be more aware of where they walk. This can be a difficult task as many other factors around such as people and stands can create sensory overload and lower reaction time. Tents and canopies are often useful for markets in order to both protect produce and display efficient branding. However, wind and poor installation can cause the covers to move and hit people and products.
Lastly, driving near or within the markets is very common. Lack of awareness from either party can easily result in harm and injuries to many.
How to take appropriate precautions?
In all the situations above, awareness is key in avoiding unnecessary risks. For this reason, organisers should provide safety guides to all sellers. It is also essential to assess the grounds before any installation and ensure all displays are safe and steady. It is important to ensure all workers present are aware of the latest safety measures in place and can test their knowledge. Signs and other announcement methods must be available to the public in order to communicate to as many as possible. This documentation can include recent risks due to the weather as well as general safety reminders. Alarm systems should be present to provide additional alerting and communication. Distinct alarms are able to activate within seconds and provide more reach than a person could. In minutes, an entire market can be evacuated or allow for help to reach anyone harmed.
Why Hazavoid?
Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.
Users can easily place Hazavoid devices as necessary, may it be by using poles or walls. The flexibility of their positioning allows for wide coverage no matter the situation. Using both audio and visual cues, one can create awareness at a moment’s notice for all involved. The Hazavoid WiLAS is available as a portable version for temporary usage and locations without existing infrastructures. Users can simply connect the system to a car and let it independently deploy. The case allows to transport the WiLAS Solution easily with its wheels as well as protects it while in storage. Beacons can be used on their own with the WiLERT or as a complement of the WiLAS to guide and signal as needed. Custom flashing patterns and various colours are available to achieve any desired results.