Airport Work Zone Lingo – everything you need to know
Many phrases and acronyms fly around the aviation industry, and many can be vague or confusing if you’re unsure what is being discussed. When it comes to an airport work zone, in particular, it is essential to know what is being mentioned so that the highest level of safety can be maintained on and off …
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Twenty Twenty-Two (2022) – A Year in Review
OTW has been busy this year! While unpredictable for many – with ups, downs, and somewhere-in-betweens – OTW Safety has had a year full of incredible opportunities, learning experiences, and customers – old and new. Here’s a quick recap of some of the things we’re most proud of for 2022 (and don’t miss the video …
Airport Construction Sites and Extreme Weather
Whether in an arid, frigid, or humid climate, or a part of the world where the temperature is temperamental at best, weather has a constant impact on airports around the globe. In the US alone, the financial weather impact on the aviation industry ranges in the billions of dollars for accident damage and injuries, delays …
OTW Safety Barricades at the Orlando Executive Airport
At just a few miles from Downtown Orlando’s financial center, Orlando Executive Airport is the perfect touchdown for corporate travelers. Orlando Executive Airport, operated by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), is a 24 hour General Aviation (GA) airport complete with a FAA air traffic control tower, a Customs and Border Protection facility, and full …
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How to Mitigate Hazards From Runway Construction
As airports around the world see an increase in traffic and must adapt to meet safety requirements accordingly, they are constantly undergoing construction. Unlike other spaces, airports have to continue operating as usual even while undergoing construction projects, which can be hazardous for airport employees, passengers, and air traffic operations as a whole. Determining how …
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OTW Safety’s Equipment in Action at Provo, UT Municipal Airport
With jet planes whizzing in and out, millions of passengers daily, and the workers that keep it all running, it’s no surprise airports need very specific equipment at high standards of safety. Here at OTW Safety, we love partnering with airports to get them the barricades, markers, and whatever else they need to keep them …
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OTW Barricades at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport: 12 Years Satisfied, and Counting
Here at OTW Safety, sometimes a happy client means we don’t hear from them too often. Our products are built to be versatile and long-lasting, so we are always thrilled when we know they’re serving our customers well. So, we were happy when the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport in Colorado reached out to us more …
OTW Safety Low-Profile Barricades Utilized in Ford International Airport Reconstruction Project
This month, OTW Safety was featured in an article for the industry-leading magazine, Airport Improvement, which outlined the recent reconstruction project at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The $50-million-dollar construction project spanned over 167,000 square yards of apron pavement. The project initially began in 2018, concluding earlier in 2021, all …
Understanding Airport Barricade Regulations As a Contractor
When you’re a contractor on a project that involves working near active aircraft, it’s your responsibility to understand airport barricade regulations. Airport safety barricades are essential to mark off areas that are closed to flight operations. Within the areas under the authority of air traffic control (ATC), airport low profile barricades are generally required to …
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