OSHA Regulations and Bollards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was originally created in 1970 with the purpose of increasing on the job safety by reducing injuries and illnesses. Aside from helping business owners and companies protect workers, OSHA enables companies to reduce costs associated with worker’s compensation, missed workdays, and insurance costs.

Since the inception of OSHA, total deaths in the workplace have dramatically reduced as OSHA is able to better support health and safety of businesses through their regulations. OSHA promotes safety in the workplace by:

• Implementing systems to manage health and safety 
• Providing inspections at the workplace 
• Enforcing compliance 
• Promoting educational programs 
• Supporting businesses in health and safety measures 
• Establishing reporting protocols 
• Partnering with individual states and their safety programs 

The need for traffic control is one of the many important elements in workplace safety. Installing safety bollards is a key factor in maintaining this safety and security. They are used in a variety of industries including, construction, emergency management, law enforcement, and transportation. The situation usually dictates the type of security bollards that are needed. Safety bollards are available in many varieties such as surface mount bollards, lockable bollards, and permanent embedded bollards.

Common venues for bollards are concerts or political events. Removable bollards are a great option for these types of events as they allow for easy safety and traffic control when it’s needed, and easy removal after an event.

Certain traffic bollards have OSHA requirements, and there are a variety of stainless steel bollards available that meet OSHA regulations.

Sometimes OSHA requires the bollard to be a permanent fixture, especially when they are used for security measures at a public institution or embassy. OSHA also has for the regulations to ensure compliance.
regulations that pertain to the size, weight, type, and resistance level needed for safety and security based on the intended usage. It is best to check with OSHA

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