Road Safety Week , which took place from 17-23 November, is a campaign organised by road safety charity Brake. It encourages people, organisations, and communities to unite in support of safer roads. The onset of winter, with shorter days and adverse weather, heightens the risk of road hazards. As a multi-utility contractor working in busy communities, we can play an important role in making sure the roads are safer for everyone during this challenging season. Keeping our neighbourhoods safe in winter
Well-lit neighbourhoods We help create safer neighbourhoods through our street lighting solutions which prioritise safety, security, and sustainability. Our designs utilise LED technology and smart lighting which enhance visibility, helping to create safer environments. These energy efficient systems also come with weatherproof durable fixtures, ensuring that urban lighting is built to withstand the challenges of winter. Properly lit roads can aid emergency teams during serious incidents, saving lives and property. We work closely with housebuilders and local councils to ensure neighbourhoods and public spaces are well-lit, thus helping to safeguard people’s lives. Discover more in our blog ‘ 5 Essential Street Lighting Solutions for Winter ’. Road safety awareness According to Brake, every 17 minutes someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. Their flagship campaign aims to raise awareness of the lives needlessly lost on our roads and the action we can take to prevent this. We supported Brake by visiting schools in Lancashire and Shropshire to talk to children about road safety and winter dangers. We also donated high-visibility tops bearing the motto: ‘ Bright Sparks Get Seen In The Dark ’, to encourage them to be SEEN and SAFE!
Since our initiative launched in 2014, we have donated more than 4,000 ‘hi-vis’ tops, helping keep thousands of children safer on the streets. Read more about Brake here: www.brake.org.uk . Driver safety is a priority We prioritise road safety year-round, but winter demands extra caution as accidents spike. To support our team, we remind drivers about the precautions they can take to keep themselves and other road users safe. This includes making sure vehicles are roadworthy, advice for driving in winter conditions, and what to keep in an emergency kit. Making sure our employees stay safe on the roads is a priority all year round but even more so at this time of year. Winter driving safety messages focus on making sure vehicles are cleaned and properly serviced. We encourage drivers to be extra-vigilant and prepared for extreme weather conditions by having the correct equipment on board such as sandbags, antifreeze and ice-scrapers. – Delicia Maxwell , HSQE manager In the last year, fewer incidents were reported, signalling that our communication and support strategies around driver and road safety are making a difference. We are proud of our team’s dedication to this crucial aspect of safety.
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