Construction sites are some of the most hazardous work environments, with risks ranging from moving vehicles and heavy equipment to distracted drivers passing by active work zones. The Federal Highway Administration reports that in 2021, there were 963 total fatalities in roadway work zones, with 108 of those being highway workers killed on the job. Speed was a contributing factor in 32% of fatal work zone crashes.
Effective traffic control solutions can be deployed to help prevent accidents, protect workers, and ensure smooth traffic flow through work zones. The VMS Smart Messaging Trailers from Kustom Signals is a highly effective speed awareness and messaging tool that can improve construction site safety by delivering important messages to drivers. It also offers work crews the benefits of easy deployment and low-maintenance operation.
5 Key Features of the VMS Messaging Trailers for Construction Site Safety
1. System is Easy to Deploy
One of the biggest challenges in work zone safety is placing signage in areas where space is limited. The VMS design is versatile, making it ideal for construction zones where a full-sized trailer might be impractical. Whether working on a narrow roadway or a high-traffic urban area, this messaging trailer can be quickly deployed without disrupting the work site.
2. Warns Drivers About Work Zones and Lane Changes
The VMS design allows crews to display real-time warnings about construction hazards, lane shifts, and shoulder work. This proactive communication helps reduce last-minute lane changes, sudden braking, and other risky driving behaviors that could endanger workers and motorists alike. By providing clear visual cues, VMS messaging trailers help drivers make safer decisions as they approach work zones.
3. Provides Prominent Speed Awareness
Speeding is a major concern in construction zones, increasing the risk of severe accidents. VMS trailers can display speed awareness messages in locations where space constraints where larger sign systems cannot be used. Speed awareness encourages drivers to slow down and use cation, improving overall safety in high-risk areas.
4. System Can be Easily Deployed
Unlike bulkier message boards that require multiple workers for setup, the VMS design is designed for easy deployment. This minimizes the time spent placing and adjusting the sign, allowing construction teams to focus on their primary tasks while also ensuring work zone safety.
5. Autonomous Operation with Minimal Maintenance
Work crews don’t have time to constantly adjust or maintain equipment. VMS messaging trailers feature autonomous configuration, allowing it to operate with minimal intervention. Once set up, it requires little maintenance, ensuring that safety messaging remains active without frequent adjustments. This reliability is crucial in high-traffic construction zones where consistent messaging is essential.capture data, which can be invaluable in a number of ways for speeding prevention efforts.
Kustom Signals is Your Source for Safety Enhancing Solutions
Many agencies have been using the data they capture from Eagle 3 to help combat speeding in their Construction site safety is a top priority, and clear communication with motorists is key to reducing accidents and protecting workers. The Kustom Signals VMS smart messaging trailers offer an efficient, easy-to-deploy solution for traffic management in work zones. Their real-time messaging capabilities, speed awareness features, and autonomous operation, helps crews create safer construction environments with minimal effort.
No matter what the operation or objective may be, Kustom Signals is here to support your team with innovative safety solutions to meet your needs. Contact us to learn more.