Top 5 Tips for Work Zone Safety with Eastern Metal Products

Ensuring safety in work zones is critical to protecting workers and drivers alike. Eastern Metal Signs and Safety, with over 75 years of manufacturing expertise, offers high-quality, MUTCD-compliant traffic safety products to keep your work zones secure. Here are our top five tips for enhancing work zone safety using Eastern Metal’s durable and reliable solutions.

1. Use High-Visibility Reflective Signs

Visibility is key in work zones, especially at night or in low-light conditions. Deploy Eastern Metal’s reflective roll-up signs, made with Orafol sheeting materials, to ensure clear visibility. For example, our 48-inch reflective vinyl roll-up signs with fiberglass battens are lightweight yet durable, making them ideal for alerting drivers to lane closures or construction zones. Place signs strategically at entry points and throughout the work zone to guide traffic safely.

2. Deploy Sturdy Sign Stands for Stability

Unstable signs can fail in windy conditions, compromising safety. Eastern Metal’s steel compact roll-up sign stands, featuring a kick-lever leg-release, provide unmatched stability and quick setup. Position these stands on flat, firm ground to withstand harsh weather, ensuring your “Road Work Ahead” or “Slow/Stop” signs remain upright and effective throughout the project.

3. Implement Clear Traffic Control with Paddles

Effective traffic control prevents accidents in busy work zones. Eastern Metal’s 3-piece stop/slow paddle kits are MUTCD-compliant and designed for durability and ease of use. Equip flaggers with these paddles to direct traffic clearly, reducing confusion and enhancing safety. Ensure flaggers are trained and wear high-visibility vests to maximize their visibility.

4. Utilize Stackable Cones for Flexible Barriers

Creating clear boundaries around work zones is essential. Eastern Metal’s stackable traffic cones are compact, durable, and easy to deploy, making them perfect for marking off hazardous areas. Arrange cones in a pattern that guides traffic away from workers and equipment, and add reflective bands for nighttime visibility. Their stackable design saves space during storage and transport.

5. Maintain Compliance with MUTCD Standards

All work zone setups must meet Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards to ensure legal and safety compliance. Eastern Metal’s products, from traffic signs to delineators, are designed to meet or exceed these standards. Regularly inspect your equipment for wear and tear, and replace any damaged signs or cones with Eastern Metal’s USA-made products to maintain compliance and safety.

Why Choose Eastern Metal Signs and Safety?

With a legacy of quality since 1949, Eastern Metal Signs and Safety manufactures traffic safety solutions in our Elmira, NY facility. Available through trusted distributors like Fastenal and Grainger, our products, such as MUTCD-compliant signs and stackable cones, are built to keep your work zones safe and efficient. Visit easternmetalsignsandsafety.com to explore our full range of traffic safety products.

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