Gas stations and convenience stores often go together, providing residents and tourists with what they need in one stop. Bollards are invaluable assets at gas station/convenience store combos, providing applications that contribute to safer, more secure premises. Review some of the best uses for bollards at these station/store combos below.

1. Gas Pump Protection

Gas pumps are more than just expensive to replace–they can be dangerous. For example, if a wayward driver accidentally collides with a gas pump, it can explode and cause catastrophic injuries and damages. Placing permanent bollards around gas pumps helps prevent severe accidents, as these bollards can stop vehicles going up to 50 miles an hour. Station attendants and customers will feel safer and enjoy greater peace of mind as a result.

2. Station Booth Protection

The small booths station attendants use for shelter from the elements as well as personal belongings storage might not explode following a vehicular collision but serious injuries and damages can still occur. As with the pumps, surrounding these booths with permanent bollards provides priceless protection. Attendees feel better while taking breaks or completing other tasks within the booths, as they don’t have to constantly look around for intoxicated, distracted, and drowsy drivers.

3. Under-Construction Area Protection

When any part of the gas station or convenience store needs repairs, removable bollards prove helpful. They can be used to surround the affected area, either linked with chains or without and let people know to stay away. This allows workers to focus on the repairs instead of people accidentally entering their space. Using bollards in this way also reduces premise liability lawsuits. Any dangerous area that is clearly marked off and features appropriate signage does not provide grounds for premise liability lawsuits. If an individual enters a dangerous area despite obvious signage, they waive their legal rights if they sustain injuries.

4. Storefront Protection

The storefronts of gas station convenience stores often feature large windows. Glass storefronts can become targets for unscrupulous individuals who intentionally crash into them, creating chaos while their partners raid the store of cash, merchandise, equipment, and anything else they can steal. Installing permanent bollards in front of the storefront reduces if not entirely this issue. Permanent bollards also keep drivers from accidentally driving up on the storefront sidewalk or crashing into the building.

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