Establishing a secure work site requires careful planning with regards to safety, efficiency, equipment quality, and budget. To choose appropriate ground protection solutions for your construction or industrial site, consider these six pivotal questions.
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1. Should I Opt for Wood or Composite Access Mats?
A durable and stable foundation is essential for timely and safe operations under various conditions and climates. Composite mats are designed to meet these needs.
Composite mats provide superior protection for workers and equipment, ensure a greater return on investment, and reduce environmental impact on any job site. Here are some advantages to consider.
2. How are the Ground Conditions at the Project Site?
Identify the type of surface you will be working on, such as soil, mud, rocky terrain, grassy areas, or sloped grounds.
Composite mats can adapt to uneven surfaces and can be connected with pins to create stable work and access surfaces. The use of overlapping flanges and locking pins minimizes gaps and breaks, which can cause equipment damage and pose risks to workers.
Consultation with geotechnical engineers or project managers is recommended to address questions about soil conditions, sub-grade bearing capacity, load, traffic requirements, and project duration before installing mats.
3. What is the Intended Application?
Determine whether the mats will be used as a work platform or access road. Establish your starting point and end point.
Think about factors like:
- Varied terrain or sub-grade conditions for extended temporary roadways
- Projected daily traffic on the mats
- Project duration
- Need for passing or turn lanes
- Land restoration requirements post-project
Create a detailed site plan and consult field training guides or experts on best layouts and mat placement for optimal performance.
Deciding between heavy-duty, medium-duty, or light-duty composite mats will give you the best return on investment. Expert advice from seasoned professionals can make a significant difference.
4. What Equipment Will be Used on the Mats?
Identify trucks and heavy equipment that will use the installed roads or platforms concurrently.
Ensure performance specifications and recommended load limits are reviewed to select the right ground protection, safeguarding personnel and equipment. Telescoping cranes, for example, have specific safety needs.
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5. Are There Any Environmental Regulations or Site Restrictions?
Some states and sensitive sites have environmental regulations requiring composite matting to prevent invasive species, chemical cross-contamination, stormwater runoff, or other restrictions.
Understand the local regulations and requirements before starting your project.
Composite mats can be pressure-washed before or after use, reused, and transported to new sites without fear of cross-contamination. Wood mats, meanwhile, absorb water and contaminants and are difficult to clean.
If hazardous liquids are present, use a waterproof protective layer or geotextile before placing mats on-site.
6. Are You Planning to Reuse the Ground Protection Mats?
If yes, consider the reusability and ROI benefits of composite mats over wood mats. High-quality composite mats save money and time across multiple projects.
Composite mats are more consistent in quality, don’t rot or split, and are lightweight, requiring fewer trucks for transport.
Transporting more composite mats than wood mats per truck reduces shipping, labor, and fuel costs, saving valuable time especially in tight schedules.
Composite mats minimize site damage, reducing cleanup time and repairing soil-related issues.
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