Posts by Raymond Hoekstra
Why Heavy-Duty Barriers Matter: Inside the Strength and Design of the RoadQuip Big Foot Barrier
Most workplace safety conversations start with behaviour.
Train your staff.
Improve awareness.
Follow procedures.
Install ...
How Often Should Workplace First Aid Kits Be Checked and Replenished?
A workplace first aid kit is only useful if the equipment inside it is available, in good condition and ready to use when an incident o...
5 Problems Blasthole Savers Can Help Prevent on a Mining Site
A drilled blast hole may look like a small part of a mining operation, but its condition can have a much bigger impact than you might e...
Warning Lights for Construction Zones: Protecting Workers and Drivers
Construction zones are among the most dangerous places on South African roads. Workers in high-visibility vests are exposed daily to fa...
Why Rubber Speed Bumps Are More Durable Than Traditional Concrete Alternatives
There’s a long-standing assumption in road infrastructure that heavier automatically means stronger.
Concrete looks solid. Permanent...
Why Drivers Ignore Some Temporary Signs but Instantly React to Others
A driver approaches a roadwork area at 60 km/h.
Ahead, there is a temporary sign standing beside the road.
They don't slow down.
...
Convex Mirrors in Modern Safety Design: Why Curved Vision Is Replacing Flat Surveillance Systems
There’s something interesting happening in safety design that most people don’t really notice at first.
Walk through a parking garag...
Convex Mirrors Explained: How a Simple Curve Transforms Safety, Visibility, and Risk Prevention
It’s easy to overlook a convex mirror. Most people walk past them without thinking twice — mounted high on a wall in a parking garage, ...
Choosing the Right Pedestrian Barrier System: Fixed vs Modular vs Heavy-Duty Solutions Explained
At first glance, a pedestrian barrier is just a pedestrian barrier.
A metal rail. A defined walkway. A simple separation between peo...
Top Benefits of Installing Rubber Bumps in Parking Lots and Warehouses
Parking lots and warehouses are strange spaces when you think about it. They look calm from a distance — rows of cars sitting still, or...