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An Overview of Hard Hats
Hard hats have become an enduring symbol of blue-collar labor in America. This pragmatic piece of safety equipment protects against falling debris and rubble, as well as adverse weather conditions and electric shock. In order to prevent concussion and other head trauma, hard hats sit roughly an inch off the top of the wearer’s head, which provides an opportunity for the hat to cushion before impact.
Some claim that noted author Franz Kafka, who penned classics like ‘The Castle’, ‘The Trial’ and ‘Metamorphosis’, was responsible for the first hard hats, but there is no documentation to support this claim. Metals such as aluminum were used to construct early hard hats, but today most models are made from fiberglass and high-density thermoplastics.
What’s a traffic cone?
Just kidding, I am sure you know what a traffic cone is, but chances are you don’t know about the different options available for traffic cones. Traffic cones can come with reflective tape, for one. Reflective tape allows a reflection to be bounced off of the cone for better visibility.
Did you know that traffic cones can have blinking lights on them? Did you know they come in over 5 different sizes, the most common being 28 inches? Do you know that some are different weights and some come with bases, or can you can get bases as an option? Well, now you do!
Safety Cones Everywhere
Chances are if you are a commuter (either to work or to school) you are dealing with a lot of construction right now on the roads. This also means you probably see safety cones everywhere. On the side of the road, in the middle of the road to direct traffic, and possibly in other places.
Safety cones may seem like the last thing you want to think about after getting home from work, but they can be very beneficial when it comes to improving our roadways. Without these traffic safety products, our roads wouldn’t be as safe.
Traffic Cone Info
Traffic cones are usually used outdoors for road work or other things that require traffic to be diverted. Sometimes traffic cones have reflective sleeves or reflective collars so that they can be seen during the night. When traffic cones have retroreflective collars, they meet the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
Traffic cones can range from 30 cm to over 1 m. When it comes to colors, brightness is the most important. Orange, yellow, pink, and red are the most common because of this.
The Classic Traffic Cone
With the dozens of traffic safety devices now employed by construction crews and law enforcement officers, one classic piece of equipment is often overlooked: the safety cone. While safety cones have been used for decades during roadside work, they have largely been antiquated by more noticeable and safer alternatives. That being said, there are still several locations where traffic cones are put to good use.
Several families in my neighborhood use traffic cones to warn traffic when there are little children playing. These simple traffic supplies are also utilized in school parking lots and other areas where the flow of traffic is constantly in flux. And, of course, cones are still used on construction sites, although they are constantly being replaced by more advanced supplies.