Safety is paramount at any event, especially in public spaces. That is precisely why companies like ourselves are so dedicated to using only the best, tried and tested methods of public safety, with a prime example of this being concrete block barriers.
These simple, versatile and yet massively effective concrete blocks make a perfect barrier for events and road closures to make sure road access is completely secured. They keep visitors safe, they prevent car access and even HGVs, and the fact that they are easily decorated and stackable all work together to make them a world-renowned public safety tool.
But just what do they really do?
The Facts about Concrete Barrier Blocks at Events
The primary purpose of these concrete blocks is generally to protect against unauthorised entry or control the flow of traffic. These solid concrete blocks slot seamlessly next to each other and weigh in at over 1000kg each.
Their weight alone makes them effective at preventing vehicles or other obstacles from breaking through. In situations where crowd control or securing restricted areas is essential, these blocks act as a strong deterrent against potential threats, keeping attendees safe from potential accidents, accidents, or aggressive situations.
Concrete barriers are also designed to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. Whether it's rain, snow, or high winds, these barriers will not move if correctly set. In fact, concrete barriers are rated to withstand wind speeds of up to 130 mph in certain applications, making them highly effective during outdoor events held in unpredictable weather.
This makes them ideal as a safety preventative measure at public events, car parks and building sites, and pretty much anywhere else you could possibly want them.
Concrete Barrier Hire Case Study
One example of concrete barrier blocks making an event safer than ever is at the tremendously popular Hull Fair. This hugely popular event brings together hundreds of rides and stalls near Hull’s MKM Stadium and blocks a whole street off to cater for the thousands of visitors that come for the thrills and most of all, the food!
With an event of this scale, we were brought into secure either end of the street to give everyone the freedom and comfort to safely walk down the closed street. The concrete blocks closed both ends of the street off to facilitate this perfectly, preventing even small vehicles from accessing the fair.
Other Concrete Barrier Hire Use Cases
Whilst concrete event barriers are the main use for these blocks, they are pretty limitless in how they can help events and spaces. The blocks can also be used for parking management and site boundary protection.
Because of the size of the blocks, we bring them in and set the concrete blocks in place straight off the back of our flatbed wagon. Because of this portability, they can be hired nationwide, so no matter where your event or space is, our blocks can be hired out.
If you have an upcoming event that needs unauthorised entry protection or traffic flow control then you can get in touch here or call 01482 348700 to hire our concrete blocks.
