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Safety cone: the benefits of a safe business

Many businesses fail to follow applicable safety standards and regulations for their equipment and facilities. However, a lack of adequate protection can lead to significant damage in the event of an accident or collision, not to mention legal liability. Preventive and protective measures must be taken to ensure the safety of your workshop, warehouse, or construction site. One way of doing this is to use safety cones. These devices ensure a reliable, safe business environment without the need for extensive installation work.

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What are safety cones?

Safety cones are a signaling device used at construction sites, in warehouses, and on roads that are under construction or temporarily inaccessible. Safety cones can be made of PVC or plastic and are available in a variety of colors depending on requirements and the work being done. They are usually cone-shaped, but can also take the form of a post or bollard. In any case, safety cones are a very useful accessory for warehouses, factories, law enforcement authorities, and driving schools. 

The main function of a safety cone is to demarcate and secure a given area. For example, a safety cone can be placed in front of a gate in order to alert forklift drivers to a specific hazard. Safety cones or bollards can also help ensure maximum safety in hazardous locations such as:

  • Access points
  • Doors
  • Corners
  • Machines
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Likewise, safety cones can also be very useful on roads, i.e., when performing maintenance. Safety cones are great for making people aware of:

  • Potholes
  • Rough terrain
  • Tight corners

You can also use a safety cone or bollard to direct pedestrian traffic at your company. Safety cones create separate lanes and provide instructions that keep an environment safe. In addition to helping pedestrians, safety cones also remind drivers of hazards that are difficult to see. 

Finally, safety cones can be used to demarcate certain outdoor areas like parking lots. 

Benefits of using safety cones at your business

Whatever your industry, safety cones and bollards help you secure your business effectively. Safety cones can be used in warehouses and workshops, on the factory floor, or at outdoor construction sites. Safety cones offer many benefits for ensuring a safe and secure environment.

Preventing collisions in the warehouse

Safety cones improve the visibility of vehicles and goods in a warehouse. For whatever reason, your forklifts may stop temporarily at a specific location in your warehouse. You can also place goods in a specific area prior to their storage. In this case, having a well stocked safety kit is essential for preventing collisions. Simply place safety cones around the area to be secured so that other people can see it easily. You can even opt for an illuminated safety cone to ensure better visibility in the dark. 

Safety cones: control movement in high-traffic areas

If you have a busy factory or warehouse, you can use safety cones and bollards to control the movement of people and vehicles. Safety cones are used to keep areas for machinery and people separate. Because these cones are such a visible symbol, pedestrians can easily see them as they move about your business. The same applies to vehicles that can only drive in specific areas. Moreover, safety bollards can reduce the risk of collisions or accidents at your company.  

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Safety cones for organizing different areas of your business

Whether working indoors or outdoors, proper organization is necessary to maximize safety and productivity. Indoors, safety cones can be used to demarcate storage, delivery, and unloading areas. You can also combine safety cones with signs or other safety equipment, such as floor marking tape, in order to clearly demarcate a specific area.  

Outdoors, safety cones help drivers and visitors find designated parking areas and their reserved parking spaces. Similarly, safety cones help pedestrians easily find areas that have been reserved for them. Safety cones enable everyone in the warehouse or on the jobsite to get where they need to be according to their role. If you are running a school, safety cones are especially useful for alerting pedestrians and drivers at railway crossings.

Safety bollards for protecting charging stations

Safety bollards can be used to ensure the safety and reliability of your charging stations. Safety bollards not only protect charging stations from vehicle impacts, they also demarcate specific areas. In short: safety cones and bollards:

  • Prevent accidents.
  • Minimize damage.
  • Maintain and facilitate access.
  • Prevent collisions.

Thanks to their excellent visibility, these bollards are an effective solution for vehicle impacts. Especially when you choose Boplan's impact-resistant bollards for extra protection. 

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Are safety cones really effective?

Safety cones are particularly useful for demarcating areas that are hazardous, under construction, or temporarily inaccessible. Depending on the model, safety cones can maximize safety with their excellent ground stability. They are also available in various sizes and colors to suit your needs. Safety cones can thus ensure high visibility for any areas to be marked in your warehouse, factory, or workshop. Boplan cones work day and night thanks to their fluorescent color and design. However, be aware that it is important to choose the right solution for the respective situation in order to ensure its effectiveness. 

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Safety cones: essential protection and signaling

In short, safety cones provide effective protection from dangerous obstacles on construction sites and in warehouses. They secure traffic routes for forklifts, trucks, bulldozers, and other heavy vehicles. They also perform a signaling role, alerting workers and drivers to potential hazards. They can be used indoors and outdoors as necessary. You can also combine them with additional safety devices, such as handrails, rack protectors, or height restrictors.