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A barricade is a traffic tool that we usually encounter on two-way roads, one of its functions is to separate roads so that accidents do not occur. Barricade has several forms according to its use. Now barricades are available with the addition of retroflective materials to reflect light, so they can be used for the night.
Functions and Types of Barricades
Function and Type Barricade is a traffic tool that we usually encounter on two-way streets, one of its functions is to separate roads so that accidents do not occur. Barricade has several forms according to its use. Now barricades are available with the addition of retroflective materials to reflect light, so they can be used for the night.
1. Road Barrier
This road barrier serves to separate the road, has a bright color and can reflect light at night. In addition, this road barrier is also used as a sign when there is a road project or repair, usually a road barrier like this is a red and white zebra.
2. Barricade stage
This barricade is used when there is a concert. This stage barricade serves to separate the audience from the stage, so that the audience does not go on to the stage.
3. Barricade Line
The Barricade Line, which is usually called the police line, functions to cover an area and no one can cross it other than authorized officers.
Barricade Line is used according to the color specifications set by OSHA and ANSI. Barricade Line can be used primarily as a safety precaution for various industries and procedures. Barricade lines have several types, including:
- Tape construction. Used in construction zones to inform people of sustainable development and possible hazards within its boundaries. Construction ribbons usually use a yellow-black color combination and have text on the ribbon, such as “Under Construction”, “Caution”, “Work Zone”, and “Keep Out” (among others). This type of barrier tape is commonly found in minor renovation, demolition, and repair sites.
- Hazard Tape. Used in locations where there is great danger. Examples include electrical hazards or areas where there is a risk from exposure to toxic chemicals. Hazard ribbons are available in different color combinations, each of which indicates a specific class of hazard. For example, the yellow-black band is used to indicate the presence of physical hazards (for example, holes), while magenta-yellow indicates radiation hazards. This type of barrier tape is commonly used in laboratories, production areas and industrial areas.
- Traffic Control Equipment. This type of barrier tape, as the name suggests is used to control traffic, be it foot traffic or vehicle traffic. This traffic control device is used as a temporary traffic signal to direct traffic during a parade or whenever a road is closed. These are usually bright in color, either in a solid orange or orange-white combination.
- Police Tape or Police Line. This type of barrier tape is used to isolate, protect and sterilize the Crime Scene. Police ribbons are used to inform the public that an investigation is ongoing and certain areas are restricted. This is usually seen with a yellow-white, yellow-black or blue-white color combination.
- Fire Fighting Tape. A line or tape that serves to indicate a dangerous location. Fire extinguishing tapes are used to isolate specific areas during or after a fire to protect the public from the risks associated with fire (for example, smoke, particulate air, and damaged structures).
To install all these barricade procedures, you should first do a checklist. And here is an inspection checklist suitable for your barricade procedure.
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