Midlands-based specialist builders’ merchant, Hevey, asked us to improve their external lighting when we were on site working internally.
We had previously installed floodlighting towards the bottom of the yard. We added four new posts with LED floodlights to improve wagon loading during dark mornings and evenings. They have made a massive improvement, helping to improve site safety.
Keeping your yards safe and secure
Builders’ merchants must minimise a wide range of risks in the workplace. Heavy materials and busy sites with people and vehicles moving around constantly present many challenges.
Risks include:
injuries when using machinery or working at height
security to prevent theft of valuable stock
fire risks associated with timber and flammable materials.
Vehicle movements. Good lighting can help everyone see and avoid the wide range of vehicles and machinery used. Many on site accidents involve forklift trucks, trailers and delivery lorries. Clear guidance and signage for traffic movements will only help if people can see the information clearly.
Loading and unloading. Many accidents happen when a driver can’t see the site clearly. Load shifts or goods falling from vehicles can also present risks. In many cases good visibility for pedestrians can help them avoid harm.
Trips and falls. Every workplace may be at risk of trips and falls. Good illumination ensures everyone can clearly see what’s happening so they can avoid hazards.
Fire safety. Builders’ merchants hold a lot of large and heavy stock items. Keeping escape routes free from obstructions and providing clearly visible signage helps everyone leave safely if there’s an emergency.
Access control. Storing hazardous and flammable substances means access control is an important safety concern. Electrically powered access control gates prevent unauthorised people entering the site.
Security. CCTV and adequate lighting help you maintain security around the clock. You can monitor movement of people, vehicles and machinery and maintain records of activity if needed.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss electrical installations to improve the safety and security of your site.
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