Everything you want to know about traffic cones in Bahrain

Road safety is a concern that every government and every individual strives for. Have you ever noticed the triangular structures that are knee-length in size and signal you to divert your route or indicate an alarming signal? These mini-structures are known as traffic cones. They come in various colors and each color has its own significance. If you are looking for quality traffic cones in Saudi Arabia, we are a one-stop shop for your needs.

We at Falcon Trading manufacture different tools and industrially useful products. This blog educates you on everything about traffic cones in Bahrain.

Features of traffic cones:

Name and utility: This fact is not rocket science that since these objects are in the shape of a cone, the name remains so. Mostly they are also known by alternate names such as road cones, highway cones and/or safety cones. These basically mark the diversions on road, and alarm drivers to drive carefully on a wet or a part of the road in the making.

Usage: Normally to any driver these traffic cones appear to either signify a stop sign or a diversion. But there are more than these two uses. The traffic cones are also used to inform, alert, and notify the drivers about the road ahead, and the condition of the road ahead. Usually, road makers do use traffic cones to mark the boundary of the work in progress. They are a great product to signify in parking lots. 

Colours: While red or orange is a widely seen traffic cone, there are other colors too which are a part of road safety products in Bahrain. Each colour has its own significance. An orange-colored traffic cone signifies parking control or heavy traffic. A yellow and white one indicates the vehicle to not stop. In case there is some overhead construction or wire-related work going on, the blue-white traffic cones come into the picture. There is another one in green and white colour which indicates the access to side lanes.

Height and weight: The height of traffic cones in Saudi Arabia ranges from 450-750 mm and is dependent on the speed of the road. For a road that has vehicles that drive less than 50mph, one prefers the lower range. The weight varies from 2-4.5 KG.

Material: Owing to their swift movement and convenient arrangement the traffic cones in Saudi Arabia are predominantly made up of plastic. Manufacturers use low-density polyethylene or recycled plastic. Initially, they were made up of concrete but better and less-bulky options are available today.

Road safety is an issue owing to the speeds at which people drive. People may react to any conversation that might change the course of their driving and affect either pedestrians or fellow drivers. There could be a situation wherein improper lighting or extreme weather can hamper visibility. Hence properly marked traffic cones can prevent road accidents and increase road safety. Get a complete range of road safety products in Saudi Arabia with us. 

List of industrial safety equipment and PPE kits decoded

Human intervention is required whenever you find any industry, even considering the recent mechanization of different processes. Every industry has its own set of challenges and opportunities.

The safety of working professionals is a basic necessity that every industry strives to achieve. It cannot be ruled out completely. For example, in the heavy equipment manufacturing industry, or oils and petrochemicals, the laborers need some protective gear to save themselves from the intense heat, sharp objects, fumes, and alike. Search for Safety Equipment Bahrain & Saudi Arabia if looking for such kits.

The best manufacturers are indeed Falcon Trading Company. Let us understand the different safety equipment required in the industry.

1. For head: Brain injuries are pretty severe and can prove fatal. It is crucial in industrial protection or safety equipment where giant machines and their accessories lift, move and work on materials.

Here safety helmets are essential. They are made up of toughened materials that can help the laborers work hassle-free. Falcon Trading Company manufactures Safety Helmets Bahrain & Saudi Arabia too, besides other safety gear.

2. For face: There are different industrial safety equipment for the face, eyes, and sometimes ears. Numerous face masks are available depending upon the quantity and quality of fumes or harmful gases. For environments with high noise, earmuffs and earplugs are available.

In terms of inhaling, various respiratory cartridges are also available. The general masks to prevent inhaling unrequired gases are under face protection. Then free transparent or opaque goggles to avoid eyes from straining also exist.

3. For feet: The industrial floor contains minute to giant equipment. Fillings of materials, screws, metal sheets, and alike can hurt one’s skin. Then there can be differences in temperatures too and while cleaning or any such purpose, the floors can be wet.

Hence a boot with sturdy material, resistant to chemicals that prevents slippage, and easy and injury-less movement is essential. Ankle-high boots, knee-high boots, and regular-length footwear protect one’s feet come under feet protection.

4. Protective clothing: Full-length dresses with layers and desired pockets fall under protective clothing. They usually come in bright colors with shiny material to quickly identify workers.

Sometimes, some work requires only specialized people to carry on, while there are times when expert observers want to inspect the ongoing work. Half-jackets with proper grading are another kind of protective clothing. Then there are different hand gloves.

Hand gloves are essential in places where heat sensitivity, working with chemicals and dealing with extreme temperatures. Looking for PPE kits in Bahrain & Saudi Arabia, you must check various buyers before finalizing one.

Falcon Trading Company manufacturers all the above-mentioned protective items in high-quality material. Of course, since it deals with industries, proper licensing, testing, and approvals are crucial.

There are numerous national and international bodies for the same. Well, for any industrial safety equipment Bahrain & Saudi Arabia, you can always seek the expertise and experience of Falcon Trading Company.