Local governments, city and regional councils, and building managers often seek solutions for concrete trip hazards. These hazards have become a growing problem and need to be addressed, reduced, and eliminated.
Our team of experts has developed strategies to help councils save money, improve safety, and avoid lawsuits—without replacing concrete slabs, walkways, or surfaces. We do this by removing concrete trip hazards faster, safer, and smarter than by replacing an uneven surface.
What is a Concrete Trip Hazard?
Concrete trip hazards occur when concrete panels separate and either sink or rise, creating an uneven surface that people can trip over. These hazards are caused by ground movement, weather damage, and heavy tree roots growing underneath the surface.
Councils are required to remove concrete trip hazards once they are reported. Our experienced professionals help councils be proactive by addressing these hazards before they become public safety issues.
Evaluating a Concrete Trip Hazard
When evaluating how to fix a specific concrete trip hazard, consider:
- How big or deep is the trip hazard relative to the surface?
- How often is the concrete walkway or footpath used?
- What will happen if you do not fix it?
- How bright is the area?
- Is the footpath near or in a public area?
- Does the concrete become slippery when wet or dry?
Is It Better to Remove or Replace Concrete Trip Hazards?
Replacing a concrete slab can be expensive. Our team suggests evaluating each trip hazard individually to find the best solution. Sometimes, removing a trip hazard from a concrete slab can be more cost-effective than replacing it. This might involve grinding or scarifying the hazard.
What Is the Best Equipment to Remove a Trip Hazard?
A concrete grinder or scarifier can quickly remove a lip or small rise from a concrete path:
- Concrete Floor Grinder: Uses rotating diamond grinding wheels or shoes to grind down concrete surfaces. Choosing the right diamond shoe is crucial for fast removal and a smooth finish.
- Concrete Scarifier: Uses tungsten blades on a rotating drum to remove concrete and asphalt layers. The machine’s power and the concrete’s toughness determine the depth of each pass.
Both grinding and scarifying can remove concrete trip hazards effectively.
Eliminate the Trip Hazard
- Avoid replacement costs
- Offer a cost-effective solution
- Dust control systems are compatible with all grinders and scarifiers
- Minimize the time the area remains closed
Let’s Reduce Falls in Public Places
The team at PJ Concreteworks with councils to effectively remove concrete trip hazards. With years of experience in the industry, we are experts at removing hazards and lines. We offer advice to identify, reduce, and remove concrete trip hazards quickly and effectively.
Our Solutions:
- Provide safe walking areas for pedestrians
- Select cost-effective and time-efficient equipment for maintaining and repairing footpaths
- Maintain footpaths cost-effectively
- Repair damaged footpaths to prevent tripping
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