Safety: Oxford Plastics Road Plates
UK manufacturer Oxford Plastic Systems has won an award for its innovative road plates at a health and safety industry exhibition in France.
Oxford Plastics exhibited its road plates – which ensure the safety of contractors, pedestrians and vehicles during utility, cabling and maintenance projects – at Preventica 2015 in Toulouse, where the product received the Innovation Award in the site safety category.
Made from composite materials and much easier and safer to maneuver than heavy steel plates, Oxford Plastics road plates can simply be lifted into place by two people, eliminating the need for heavy lifting equipment – yet they are strong enough to withstand the weight of a 96,000-pound truck. They also comply with the AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) HS20-44 standard.
The plates feature an integral flexible edge made from a PVC compound, which acts as a noise dampener when vehicles drive over them, providing the ideal solution to noise pollution in urban areas caused by the knocking of steel plates.
Popular with utility firms, this innovative product is particularly successful in allowing the temporary reopening of roadways during the rush hour to reduce traffic delays. As a modular system which can be locked together to create a range of sizes, the plates also offer flexibility to suit each specific situation.
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