Road safety protection with the right equipment

The unique nature of the construction and road maintenance sector means that keeping a high level of safety around a work site is imperative for the wellbeing of both workers and the public.

While each state and territory in Australia is governed by different rules and regulations regarding road safety during maintenance or construction work, there are a number of common elements that apply across the nation.

Ensuring you have the right equipment for the job is essential, as is safely highlighting public awareness of works being carried out.

For those organised in traffic management - such as road blocks and diversions - using specialised gear is imperative.

Kennards Hire Traffic has a wide range of equipment available for hire, including arrow boards, variable message signs, attenuators, barriers, signs, bollards and bunting.

Whether your work involves bridge work, line marking, surveying or other road-related maintenance, Kennards boasts the right gear to ensure safety for all parties when it comes to traffic control.

This is likely to be something that is of interest to those involved in organising a number of road closures around Melbourne this month.

Until December 21, Collins Street in Docklands will be completely closed for retail and footpath works, while the Elizabeth Street Mall will be inaccessible from December 13 to 19.