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SHIMPAC® | Enhancing Roadworker
Safety: Easy-to-Install Solutions for
Long-Term Performance
Roadwork projects play a vital role in maintaining and improving our infrastructure. However, the
safety of roadworkers is often compromised due to the inherent risks associated with working in close
proximity to moving vehicles. However, this isn’t the only very real threat to operative safety.
exposure for roadworkers. At this
point, the risk of abuse returns. The
more frequently a solution fails, the
more potential for operatives to face
abuse during repairs.
Although not all products directly
address roadworker abuse, their
performance, efficiency, and
usability can indirectly contribute
positively. Opting for high-quality,
durable solutions can help minimise
these risks and provide sustained
protection over an extended period.
Ironwork: The solution
In recent years, there has been
a growing concern about the
abuse faced by roadworkers
from the public. To address
these issues, it is crucial to
implement easy-to-install
solutions that not only enhance
road safety but also reduce
the exposure of roadworkers
to potential harm. Improved
efficiency in these areas
ultimately reduces frustration
among drivers, decreasing
the likelihood of abusive
behaviours.
but could it now be time to look at
how we reduce the people-people
interface?
The less time roadworkers spend
on site, the less exposed they
are to the public. It’s very simple;
By implementing easy-to-install
solutions with long-term performance
capabilities, roadworker safety is
inherently enhanced.
This decrease in exposure helps
create a safer working environment
and promotes better overall wellbeing for roadworkers.
Reducing Exposure
The Importance of Easy-toInstall Solutions
There is only so much control
contractors and authorities can
assert over the public, and so
focusing on overall level of exposure
could be the real key. We hear
about the danger of the peopleplant interface on highways sites,
When it comes to protecting
roadworkers, time is of the essence.
The installation process for products
should be as quick and hassle-free
as possible. Easy-to-install solutions
significantly reduce the time spent
on-site for operatives, minimising
their exposure to the public. By
streamlining the installation process,
roadworkers can focus more on their
primary tasks, ensuring efficiency
while reducing the potential for
accidents and abuse.
The Role of Performance and
Usability
While quick installation is essential,
it can’t be at the cost of an effective
solution. It is important to consider
the long-term performance of safety
solutions from an asset life cycle
perspective, protecting budgets with
decreased repair costs.
Long-Term Performance
However, products that require
frequent maintenance, repairs, or
replacement can lead to increased
SHIMPAC®’s Roadshims, a
pioneering solution for ironwork
seating, has been specifically
developed with the factors of efficient
installation, durability, and longevity
in mind. Recognising the broader
impact of these benefits on the
safety and wellbeing of roadworkers,
SHIMPAC® is dedicated to delivering
enhanced protection against
potential abuse throughout the UK.
SHIMPAC® understands that the
significance of its products goes
beyond its technical features. By
providing roadworkers with reliable
and robust solutions, SHIMPAC®
products contribute to creating a
safer working environment. When
roadworkers can increase overall
efficiency of roadwork projects, it
leads to smoother traffic flow and
reduced frustration among drivers.
Consequently, this decreases the
likelihood of abusive behaviours
directed towards roadworkers,
ensuring their wellbeing and fostering
a more harmonious relationship
between roadworkers and the public.
Quality & correct training means
installations are quicker and cause
less disruption, and in turn leads to
right-first-time installations. This in
turn leads to reduced need for more
frequent repair. Reducing the peoplepeople interface.
Please visit: www.shimpac.com
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