Use of Traffic Cones
Use of Traffic Cones:
Do you know anything about Traffic Cones? They are most often found along roadsides or in construction sites, and you know to avoid them. Often, you know that what might be on the other side of the traffic cones may be dangerous. If you see orange traffic cones or barrels on construction sites, for example, you know that safety risk is probably on the other side. In some cases, the risk is obvious, usually an open area of the street, and you are able to understand why they are there. In spite of this, traffic cones should meet certain standards of size and use so that they are visible to those passing by.
The cones usually have bright colors such as orange, yellow, pink, or red. The standard color is orange, and in order to comply with the MUTCD by the Federal Highway Administration, a reflective bar also needs to be around the outside. For use at night, a cone must have a reflective strip. In general, a cone should be usable day or night.
Size is another important factor in choosing which cone is needed. However, the size is not determined by the situation's size or scope, but rather, by where the cone will be placed. The smallest cones, 12-tall ones, should weigh 1.5 pounds and these are needed for indoor and minor outdoor activities. Road Traffic Cones that measure 18 inches are only suitable for activities in the outdoors. Local street dangers and highway obstructions respectively require 28-inch cones weighing seven and ten pounds. The largest size, a 36-inch cone, is needed for highways. For anything needed a larger cone, such as a construction site, orange traffic barrels are used.
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