Top 9 Parking Lot Tips
Posted on Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Parking lots can be busy! People walking in several directions and cars trying to get to their destination. Most often we are in a rush to get to where we need to go and parking lots can be hard to navigate.
Here is a list of tips to keep your parking lot safe:
- Ensure the parking lot surface is smooth. Uneven ground can cause pedestrians to trip and fall.
- Speed bumps can be great for slowing down traffic, but can also be a tripping hazard for pedestrians. Speed bumps should be located away from pedestrian traffic and signs should be po
sted.
- Ensure adequate lighting is available. Visibility will lower the chances of auto accidents and pedestrian injuries from occurring.
- Ensure driving directions are clearly indicated. Use signs, arrows and painted lines to show drivers which direction they are to be traveling.
- Ensure safe walk ways are available for pedestrians. Mark areas specifically for pedestrians to walk which is out of the way off traffic.
- Tire stops should be no wider than the width of the vehicle. It is also encouraged to have them painted a contrasting colour so that they are easily visible.
- Clean up all spills and oily spots immediately. Not only will this get rid of any Eyesores, but will help prevent slip and falls.
- Remove clutter, debris and any obstacles. This will help lower your chances of trip and falls, as well as auto accidents.
- Clear ice or snow as soon as possible. Again, this will help lower your changes of slip and falls, as well as auto accidents.
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