How Utilities Contractors Can Stay Compliant and On Brand

In the utilities sector, presentation and compliance go hand-in-hand.
Whether you’re managing gas works, power maintenance, fibre rollouts, or road excavations, your sites are public-facing — and how they look reflects directly on your business.

That’s why more utilities contractors are now using branded Chapter 8 barriers to protect their sites, maintain compliance, and promote their company image on every job.

Compliance First: Meeting Chapter 8 Standards

Every utilities project in the UK must comply with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual — ensuring safe management of pedestrians and vehicles near temporary works.
The Melba Swintex 2m Gate Barrier is one of the industry’s leading solutions, offering:

• Full Chapter 8 compliance
• High-visibility orange design with reflective red and white panels
• Durable, UK-made HDPE construction

These barriers are already widely used by gas, water, telecoms, and power contractors nationwide.

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Branded Barriers: Compliance with Professional Impact

Compliance is the minimum standard — presentation is the differentiator.
When the public or a client passes your work site, they instantly see whether your setup looks organised and professional.

A branded barrier with a custom ID board makes a big difference:

• Promotes your company name and logo clearly
• Shows pride and professionalism in your work
• Reinforces accountability and ownership on site
• Prevents mix-ups or theft between contractors

With OAKEYS Safety, you can get custom-branded Melba Swintex barriers from just 50 units — no need to buy 120 or more.

Designed for Every Utilities Environment

From inner-city works to rural maintenance jobs, OAKEYS branded barriers are designed to perform across all conditions:

• Gas and water repairs
• Telecoms fibre rollouts
• Streetworks and highways maintenance
• Substation or power upgrades

Each barrier is built to last, easy to transport, and stackable — making compliance simple and site presentation seamless.

Why Utilities Contractors Choose OAKEYS

• 50-unit minimum for branded orders
• Fast turnaround and UK-wide delivery
• Fully Chapter 8 compliant
• Durable and professional Melba Swintex design
• Digital ID board branding with your logo

With OAKEYS, your barriers don’t just tick compliance boxes — they build your brand presence on every site you manage.

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