Crowd Control Blog
Using Steel Barriers to Direct Traffic Patterns
Read About Steel Barriers to Direct Traffic and Manage RoadwaysEvent planning is oftentimes a massive undertaking due to the attention to detail needed to ensure everything goes smoothly. The event venue, entertainment, concessions, and labor are all primary concerns,...
Preventing Skier Accidents on the Slopes with High Visibility Barriers
Skiing and snowboarding safety are of utmost importance for resort employees and visitors alike. Proper instruction and training, safety programs, and actual experience are all great teachers, but even veteran skiers and snowboarders are not infallible. While on the...
Keeping Skiers Away from Restricted Areas Using Steel Barriers and Proper Signage
Although skiing and snowboarding both boast great safety records and tend to be less dangerous than similar high-intensity sports, this is largely due to precautions taken by those who enjoy these activities. Snowboarding and skiing are challenging activities that can...
How Steel Barriers Contribute to Increased Ski Lift Safety
Ski Lift Safety Skiers and snowboarders love nothing more than a fun day at the slopes, but a perfect day can be ruined when safety precautions are not properly installed or followed. Although skiing injuries are not completely avoidable, accidents at the ski lift are...
Are you buying disposable barriers?
You may not know it but the steel barriers you are buying may be what are known as disposable barriers. Â Disposable barriers are steel barriers that are only designed to last less than two years. Â They have a great price tag, unfortunately, the life is not as great....
Improper Steel Barrier Setup – the Crowd Falls for Julia
A scary moment involving actress Julia Roberts which occurred on the red carpet of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on January 18, 2014 showed the importance of the proper set up of crowd control barricades. The incident showed that the barricades which lined the...
High Intensity Reflective Sheeting – The New Trend in Barrier Signage
As many organizations are finding out, an attractive sign is not very effective if it can't be seen at night. In the past, the majority of signs for crowd control barriers were simply painted on or manufactured with low grade reflective sheeting that mainly reflects...
NASCAR: Safety Enhancements to Speedways
What started as the weekend die-hard Nascar fans wait all year for, quickly turned into a scary and eye-opening incident that the sport will not soon forget. On the final lap of a Nationwide Series race, a 12 car pileup sent Kyle Larson’s racecar flying through the...
PVC Coated Barricades: A Hazard From Start to Finish
PVC Coated Barricades Polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC) is one of the most widely used plastics in production today. However, this material is proven to have a profound negative impact on human health and the environment. In fact, PVC is hazardous throughout its entire...
Barricade Jackets in Style
Introduction Steel crowd control barriers accessorized with vinyl jackets are becoming an increasingly common sight at venues and events nationwide. When they feature jackets (also sometimes called covers), crowd control barriers not only serve their practical...
How To Select Crowd Control Barrier Bases
Introduction The most vulnerable part of a steel barricade is its bases. The wear and tear caused by the use and movement of a steel barrier will most often become evident in damage to the bases. To minimize the risk of having any of your barriers "out of commission"...
Why Hot Dipped Galvanized Barriers are Worth the Investment
The Key Takeaways of Hot Dipped Galvanized Barriers Hot dip galvanized steel lasts four times longer than painted steel Galvanized barriers can remain corrosion and rust-free for 40 years Painted steel will corrode from both inside and out when exposed to moisture or...