Friday, July 1, 2011

The Usefulness Of The Truncated Domes

By Francisca Avila


Truncated domes are made to guide pedestrians and disabled people in walking and running on the sides of the streets and other areas. These rough bumps are terrain warning device which has protruded domes to immediately help the blind or any disabled person to identify ground surfaces.

There is an increase of demand for surface warning devices for most businesses and companies. However, most people do not know about these device which are placed almost all areas. It comes with different colors like yellow, gray, black, white, and orange to make it catchy during the day and night where most pedestrians pass.

If you have observed that some department stores, pool edges, parking lots, train platform, and other shop and building exits have placed rough bumps where you walk over in coming in and out of the store. These bumps have round shaped and sometimes have upper curve cuts which look like a top flat. You can find them also in some mats and tiles.

Some public parks and sidewalks have installed this ground warning device for the disabled people to have an easy and safe walk. By installing these, they would know that there is an incoming danger or if they are too near on the road. If there are no devices, there is high possibility of accidents most especially in some curbs. These bumps are easily felt by everyone.

If you have a store, building or a commercial establishment, installation of these rough pathways is very important in avoiding customer accident slips and facing lawsuits. You should know that it has several forms and that you can purchase them in hardware stores, specialty shops, and of course online stores. Also there is a product called concrete paving tiles which the tops are studded with truncated domes placed in its correct form.

In case you cannot afford, there are mats which are studded with terrain warning device. You can install then beside your store and along the pathways. But, people in wheelchair might have find it hard for them to pass through these rough pathways.

Other people who are using walking support such as crutches and canes will feel uncomfortable and many cause tripping accidents to them. All businesses and establishments are required to install these ground warning device as provided by law. If you do not know where to buy one, then you can search online for reputable products.

Purchase these safe and useful truncated domes both offline and online shops now. It is the best choice to avoid serious injuries and accidents to pedestrians and clients.




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