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Spotlight on Crowd Control Barriers

Crowd Control Barriers are at the Heart of your Event or Construction Sites Safety Requirements. 

As we all start thinking about the Warmer Months, Outdoor Events and more Construction Sites will begin to pop up across the UK.

Crowd Barriers are Essential for both Pedestrian Traffic and Vehicles Access.

But where do you start and what are the best options when it comes to Crowd Barriers for Events Safety and Site Security.

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Crowd Barriers

The Crowd Barriers Range includes

  • Metal Crowd Control Barriers
  • Powder Coated Barriers
  • Heavy Duty Crowd Control Barriers
  • Plastic Crowd Control Barriers
  • Fixed Leg Barriers
  • Belt Barriers for Queue Management
  • Post and Chain Queue Management

 All of these Barriers serve many purposes         

  • An Influence in Controlling Crowds
  • Preventing Queue Jumping Safety Barriers to Prevent Climbing
  • Transport Management
  • Crowd Control - Preventing Overcrowding
  • Shield Customers from Hazards

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 If you are using Crowd Control Barriers at your Site or Event, the Health and Safety Executive recommends a Risk Assessment to help you Choose the Right Crowd Control Barriers for your Site and Event Safety.

 In the Planning Stage start by thinking about

  • The Event Layout
  • The Site Layout
  • How you will use Pedestrian Barriers
  • How Many People are you Expecting
  • What type of Crowd are you Expecting
  • Is your Site Indoor / Outdoor or Both
  • Are there Weather Considerations
  • How strong will your Control Barriers need to Be

Your Risk Assessment will help you Choose the Right Crowd Control Barriers for your Site and Event Safety.

The priority here is to ensure your chosen Crowd Control System does not present a Greater Risk to Controlling Crowds due to selecting the wrong type of Safety Barriers for your Secure Site.

Whilst Installing and Dismantling Control Barriers can Be Relatively Simple.

Your Risk Assessment should provide you with the additional measures needed based on your Customers attending the Site

Remember to include the Integration with other Control Measures, including your Site Security Personnel.

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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to Contact our Dedicated Temporary Fencing Team, who are happy to provide our Advice Service, including Planning, Selection, Storage and Installation and Dismantling of Barriers.

Metal Crowd Control Barriers

Your Risk Assessment is done, and it is time to choose your Barriers Control System.

Metal Barriers have many Benefits and are Cost Effective.

This Type of Crowd Control Barrier will generally come with Fixed Feet and is the perfect choice for Fast, Secure Installation and Easy Storage.

The Barrier is typically Manufactured from Heavy Duty Galvanised Steel and will Weigh around Ten Kilograms.

The Popular Powder Coated Barriers enables your Site to be Colour Coded adding more Safety Benefits for Pedestrians and Site Workers.

Powder Coated Pedestrian Barriers come in a Green, Red, Yellow or Blue Powder Coated Finish.

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Plastic Safety Barriers

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Don't let the Plastic put you off!

This Barrier Range is Still Sturdy enough for Pedestrians and Vehicle Management.

The Range includes the Fixed Legs Chapter Eight Barrier manufactured from Blow Moulded HDPE, making it Strong and Durable.

The Highly Visible Barrier is Recognised by Pedestrians and Drivers and is Free Standing with Hook and Eye Connection.

Lighter Belt Barriers and Chain Barrier include the JSP Post and Chain Barriers.

This type of Barrier is perfect for Indoor Use and is Commonly Used and Recognised for Queue Control.

Whether it is a Large Festival in the Height of Summer or a Small Indoor Food Market, Site Control Barriers are an Effective, Simple and Fast Solution.

We all look forward to seeing these Colourful and Sturdy Barriers keep us safe whilst we enjoy some Good Old British Queuing and Outdoor Entertainment.

 

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