Thursday, 5 June 2014

How to use convex mirrors to improve safety

Convex mirrors have a variety of uses all of which will increase the safety of not only you but also those around you.

One of the primary uses is for road safety whether it is a hidden entry, a blind spot or for your driveway. Being able to look into the mirror will provide reassurance as you can check for other motorists or pedestrians. If you are buying a safety mirror for road purposes then you need to ensure you put it up in the correct place. 

If you put your convex mirrors up on private land such as a driveway or private car park then you do not need authority from the council. Just ensure that it is on the driveway rather than on the public highway as local councils do have powers to remove it from your land. The convex safety mirror can either be mounted on a wall or on a pole so finding a place to mount it couldn't be easier.

Another popular use for convex mirrors is within shops for security. If the mirror is placed at the correct angle and height it gives the shopkeeper a better view from the till as they can see things that are normally obscured from their vision. This acts as a real deterrent to thieves and enables you to closely monitor what people are doing in the shop. Your convex safety mirror will only need a quick wipe once in a while so it is the perfect low cost solution to shop security.

The mirror can also be used in other areas such as busy reception waiting rooms in a hospital or doctors surgery. It could also be used in long corridors that may seem intimidating to users if they have to use them at night time. 

If you are interested in buying convex safety mirrors then check us out. We sell 4 sizes of convex mirrors, all of which are weatherproof so can be used either inside or outside

I just had to add this photo of office dog Lola looking very sorry for herself. Note the bald leg in the background? She's had a little operation but she's feeling much better now and back to driving us all round the bend with her cheeky ways :)