Construction sites are statistically the most dangerous workplace, so taking health and safety precautions is crucial. Although the construction industry employs just 5% of the total number or workers in Britain it is where 27% of workplace-related fatal injuries occur, and 9% of major injuries.
To create a safe working environment within construction it makes sense to work from the ground up; slippery, wet and bogged down ground can never be safe. Vehicles, plant and machinery require a sturdy surface, so the lack of a specially designed roadway surface can mean that they pose the serious hazard of slipping.
Although machinery and vehicles pose a huge threat to construction workers it is also important not to forget about the most common hazard in the UK: slips, trips and falls. We might tend to associate these kind of accidents with supermarket spillages but in reality they can happen anywhere. Slips, trips and falls cause nearly a quarter of construction site injuries, costing companies hundreds of thousands of pounds in sick days and compensation every single year.
Taking time to think about temporary roadways will not only improve safety but help to keep the site clean: essential for a happy client. I’m sure you’ve lost count of the number of times a client has quizzed you on ground erosion, tyre tracks or damaged grass after the completion of a project, damage which you may think is unavoidable. But there are a number of easy and cheap ways for site managers to keep a construction site clean, free from erosion and with optimum safety and cleanliness levels, the main one of which is by using temporary roadways.
Temporary roadways, or temporary trackways, such as TuffTrak? are specially designed for environments such as construction sites. TuffTrak? is a system of heavy duty roadmats, connected with a simple ‘drop in’ bolt system. The High Density Polyethylene mats can be used to cover a large open space, create roadways or simply line a narrow pathway either side of a foundation for laying pipework; as many or few mats can be used as your project requires.
TuffTrak? can be used by multiple vehicles simultaneously, confidently supporting loads up to 150 tonnes and is virtually indestructable. It will create a sturdy flooring which is easier to drive on, and prevent the hazardous slipping of vehicles on wet or muddy ground. Its specially designed anti slip surface has been tested in laboratories for effectiveness. The engineered unique surface has been designed in a chevron pattern for ultimate grip and mud dispersion. TuffTrak? therefore not only provides a strong grip for vehicles, but for pedestrians too; reducing the number of workplace slips, trips and falls and injuries caused by slipping machinery or vehicles. TuffTrak?’s raised surface level is unique in that it even creates stability on uneven ground; another major cause of slips, trips and falls.
The maximum strength temporary roadways reduce the damage to groundways and grass, avoiding erosion, rutting and boggy ground. As well as creating a safer environment, TuffTrak? ensures that construction sites have aesthetically pleasing ground after work is carried out. The mat is chemically inert, making it ideal for eco-sensitive or heritage sites. It is also non-conductive and maintains safety levels when electrical work is carried out.
So for maximum health and safety, and to prevent excessive damage to ground, choose TuffTrak?’s roadmats for your construction site.
Zigma Ground Solutions specialise in hiring and selling temporary ground protection, including TuffTrak? roadmats.
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