What is BS 7669-3 - vehicle safety fences guidelines about?
One way to improve road safety is the use of road restraint systems. In addition to reducing the number of road traffic accidents, vehicle safety fences also lower the severity of accidents.
BS 7669-3 provides guidance on the installation and erection procedures for vehicle safety fences. BS 7669-3 is also designed as a follow-on to in-service inspection and for use following damage to fences.
This guide includes supplementary commentaries to assist in its use and understanding.
Who is BS 7669-3 - vehicle safety fences guidelines for?
BS 7669-3 on ‘vehicle safety fences guidelines’ is useful for:
- The steel / aluminium industry
- The construction industry
- Roadway / highway authorities
- Manufacturers and suppliers of safety fences and components
- Safety fencing contractors
- Civil engineers
- Transport research laboratories
Why should you use BS 7669-3 - vehicle safety fences guidelines?
Working on busy roads poses inherent safety risks. BS 7669-3 guidelines discuss aspects such as health and safety of personnel, attention to services, and setting out details.
Other aspects addressed in BS 7669-3 include:
- Installation procedures for new safety fences
- Inspection of new and in-service safety fences
- Repair of safety fences
- Transport and storage of materials
- Training
BS 7669-3 guidelines help you to mitigate risks related to vehicle accidents and also help you to safeguard personnel working on site.
