Archive for October, 2008

Solar Construction Signs: Keeping Road Crews Safe across the Country

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Construction site safety is really paramount. There is a lot of work going on with heavy equipment involved in the construction process. Solar signs are a big improvement over static safety signs and hazard signs on the job site. They help attract the worker’s attention while the worker is busy driving a crane, laying bricks, or moving large equipment. On large construction sites several solar powered stop signs are needed to keep traffic going in a safe and orderly procession.                                                     The LED components of these signs flash out the need to stop and see if another truck or construction vehicle is coming. Various kinds of safety signs are needed on a construction site. Some of these signs are stop, slow, directional, high voltage overhead, and overhead crane. Most of these signs have four blinking lights that are strategically place which warn drivers to slow, stop, or which direction to go. Construction sites have been notorious for having accidents, but these improved warning signs help to bring their accident record down. This means that husbands, fathers, brothers and female construction workers are less likely to be involved in an accident that puts them out of work for months by causing a temporary or permanent disability to a loved one. The increased visibility of these technologically advanced signs makes the work place safer for all because they immediately get the worker’s attention. The signs can be made for any need on any construction site.

Solar Signs Save Lives and the Environment

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

School crossing zones and construction areas can be a hazardous place for children and workers.  Construction areas, especially those along the highway, are especially dangerous for the workers who are trying to better the streets for the drivers.  Traditional, unlit signs that say stop or slow down do not always work even in their bright colors.

 

One way to reduce risk and increase exposure is through LED solar safety signs.  LED safety signs bring attention to hazardous areas such as the school crossing or construction areas by using solar power panels to generate flashing LED lights that surround the letters on the sign.  This has been proven to attract more attention than a normal sign without flashing lights.  Additionally, since the solar safety signs use the sun’s power they are maintenance-free and are eco-friendly which makes sense in this global warming atmosphere of today’s planetary condition.  There is no electricity needed and therefore the school or construction company or municipality that places the signs in the streets saves money.

 

When people driving in cars see the flashing LED lights, their attention is diverted to the sign and they are more likely to do what it says like stop, slow down, beware of high-voltage lines, oncoming fire trucks or anything that may be of danger to the them as they driver to protect themselves as well as to protect others such as construction workers, pedestrians or schoolchildren.

 

There are a number of signs available including solar powered stop signs, vehicle directional instructions, pedestrian safety, plant turnarounds, parking lot safety, school zone safety and homeland security safety signs.  Custom-designed signs are also available to meet unique needs.  If a company or school has a budget concern, there are rent to own signs that many cities are using today. The signs will be put in place and monthly payments are taken until the units are paid off.