Additional Products To Consider When Setting Up Your Safety Cones

If you have started working on a general contractor job that requires traffic control either on or near your worksite, then traffic cones are likely an essential part of your traffic control strategy. However, the cones may not be enough to secure a safe area for pedestrians and vehicles. If you want to ensure optimal safety, then consider purchasing some accessories for your cones. Keep reading to learn about a few good options.

Cone Bars

If you want to create a distinctive barrier without having to purchase barrels or barricades, then cone bars are suitable for creating a clear boundary. Cone bars are expandable, thin, reflective bars with rings on either end. These rings attach over the top of the cones and sit just below the cone tip. The reflective surface and orange color matches the appearance of a traditional safety cone.

Most cone bars can expand up to about 10 feet so you can use fewer cones to create a secure boundary. This is ideal along pedestrian walkways or to create a barrier around a hazard or obstacle. Some bars are even flexible to create a round barrier when there is a need.

If you choose to buy the bars, just make sure that you purchase a color that is inline with the type of work being completed and the dangers that may be noted in the area. For example, yellow can be used in a dangerous or hazardous area, but red bars should be secured anywhere where individuals are prohibited due to more serious risks and hazards.

Clip-On Signs

Sometimes you need to provide individuals with a bit of information so they do not become confused by cones, barriers, or other types of safety devices. Signs are a good option for this, and there are some varieties that clip directly onto your cones. These signs are UV resistant with included inhibitors, much like your traffic cones. The clips are made from durable plastic and signs come in both reflective and non-reflective options.

If you decide to go with clip-on signs, then make sure your message is clear so pedestrians, cars, and other individuals are unlikely to become confused. For example, an "open trench" sign may be a good option if you want to encourage pedestrians to use the created path around an area. However, if your intention is to keep individuals from entering a space due to the digging of the trench or the open hazard, then a red "do not enter" sign is a better choice to communicate the hazard. 

Check with companies like Traffic Troopers INC. for more information.