How a Commercial Contractor Improved Jobsite Safety, Compliance & Professionalism with Flex-Safe® Barricades

A regional commercial contractor operating across New England manages office renovations, municipal projects, retail build-outs, and hospital maintenance work. Their projects frequently involve:

• High-traffic indoor work areas

• Occupied facilities with employees and the public present

• Work near sensitive equipment

• After-hours and emergency repairs

• Fast-shifting project zones requiring quick setup and takedown

The company’s Project Superintendent is responsible for on-site safety, OSHA compliance, and maintaining a professional appearance in front of clients—many of whom expect clean, orderly job sites in operational buildings.

Challenge

Traditional barricading—cones, folding signs, and caution tape—created several problems:

1. Unprofessional Appearance

Cones and tape looked temporary, messy, and low quality—particularly in corporate offices and hospitals.

2. Safety & Compliance Concerns

Tape frequently sagged or broke, causing walk-through violations.

3. Constant Replacement Costs

Cheap solutions wore out quickly or disappeared across multi-contractor sites.

4. Slow, Awkward Setup

Setting up multiple cones and tape lines took too long and was inconsistent from site to site.

5. Client Perception

Property managers began requesting better-controlled safety areas—and rejecting makeshift barricades.

The contractor needed something more durable, more professional, and faster to deploy.

Solution: Flex-Safe® Barricade Integration Across Jobsites

After testing Flex-Safe® on a hospital renovation, the contractor expanded deployment to all indoor job sites.

They now use Flex-Safe® for:

• Hallway closures in offices and schools

• Construction zones in hospitals

• Maintenance shutdowns in retail spaces

• Protecting wet areas and fresh finishes

• Electrical, HVAC, and plumbing repair areas

• Emergency facility response work

Why Flex-Safe® Was the Preferred Solution

• Deploys in seconds for urgent closures

• High-visibility reflective material enhances worker and pedestrian safety

• Professional, clean appearance appropriate for client-facing environments

• Extremely durable frame withstands dust, debris, and transport

• Compact storage ideal for vans and onsite tool rooms

• Custom messaging supports OSHA-required hazard communication

• Replaces cones, signs, and tape with one integrated system

Implementation

Superintendents placed Flex-Safe® barricades in:

Corporate Office Renovations

Used to seal off corridors during carpet replacement, electrical work, and overnight tasks.

Hospital Facilities Projects

Provided a controlled perimeter for maintenance around patient-care areas and hallways.

Municipal Building Upgrades

Used in city hall, police stations, and libraries to create clear boundaries for work crews.

Retail Store Remodels

Deployed for nighttime resets, fixture changes, and floor repairs—especially where aesthetics matter.

Results

1. Improved Safety Compliance

Superintendents reported near-zero walk-through violations, a direct improvement from previous tape-and-cone setups.

2. Stronger Client Confidence

Property managers and hospital facility leaders specifically commented on the professional, polished appearance of Flex-Safe®.

3. Reduced Material Waste

The company eliminated 90% of caution tape usage, lowering consumable costs.

4. Faster Setup & Teardown

Crews saved an average of 6–8 minutes per work-zone change, adding up across fast-paced projects.

5. Multi-Year Durability

Flex-Safe® units withstood transport, dust, and heavy use—unlike disposable barriers.