Good visibility is one of the central tenets of safety. You have to be able to see the incoming danger in order to prevent it. You might have encountered a situation in which you wish you had a broad view of your surroundings to better navigate while walking or driving. This is where convex mirrors come in. One of their many uses includes being a helping hand in parking, driving, and other road activities. However, the advantages of these mirrors don’t stop at road safety
1. Safer warehouse navigation
Warehouses are very dynamic environments. You can have several workers and moving pieces of machinery on the floor at one time and they are all trying not to bump into each other. Forklifts are notoriously dangerous pieces of equipment that are very much able to harm workers. The driver has to focus on dozens of different things all around him while maneuvering a very heavy load with his machine.
Sometimes it can be difficult for them to keep their situational awareness up. Forklifts and cranes can have blind spots and these can prove to be dangerous for workers on the work floor. If you position some convex ceiling domes and vertical mirrors around difficult corners, it could make it easier for them to get a full grasp of their surroundings.
2. Much easier parking
A lot of people take parking for granted until they get caught in a bad spot. If you have a parking space at work where you park regularly, you’re going to fall out of practice when it comes to more difficult situations. Every once in a while, you’re going to get stuck in a busy street with some very tight parking. If you have to parallel park under pressure, it’s going to lead to a lot of struggling and you can risk damage to your vehicle.
Nobody likes to parallel park in a tight spot, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Rear-view mirrors just aren’t up to the task of giving you a proper view behind the car. Some parking spaces have these curved mirrors that allow you to see just about every angle around your car and they can be a huge boon in difficult parking situations. With this kind of helping hand, you’ll find it much easier to position your vehicle in a hurry.
3. Improved store security
Working in retail can teach you a lot of things about human nature. Unfortunately, you’re more likely to get well-acquainted with the bad parts if your job involves working in sales. People tend to steal from retail shops and department stores, which is why some of them are equipped with specific security measures to mitigate this.
Often, store security doesn’t actually have the authority to stop a shoplifter. All you can do is call the police and hope that they are able to reclaim the item after some time. The best way to stop excessive shoplifting is by placing deterrents. Mirrors allow you to have an extremely good view of your entire store. This will dissuade even the most persistent shoplifters. Feeling like all eyes are on you can make anyone paranoid.
4. Better driving conditions
Big cities can have pretty hectic parking and streets. Planners might have had driving in mind when designing roads, but sometimes corners are cut and you end up with actual corners that are very difficult to navigate. Keep in mind that even if you’re careful behind the wheel, other people might not be. If you’re trying to enter a street from a bad angle, who knows what could be waiting for you on the other side. Luckily, street planners have already increased the usage of convex mirrors for safety on the road.
You might have noticed them on very narrow or one-way streets. They make it a lot easier to enter a busy lane from the side. You don’t have to worry about reckless drivers because you have a full view of the lane to your side.
5. Keep your kids in sight at all times
A lot of parents are pretty hesitant when it comes to monitoring their kids. We’ve all heard of helicopter parents that refuse to leave their kids alone for longer than a second. Nobody wants to be overly protective of their children, especially in situations where they’re playing and socializing with others. Unfortunately, the world is still a pretty dangerous place for children and they aren’t yet capable of understanding the various hazards that surround them. If they tend to play in the driveway or on the road, you shouldn’t expect them to be too careful.
Luckily, there are a couple of inconspicuous solutions you can try. If you position a convex mirror just right, it can let you have a broad view of the area where your kids are playing. This way, you could sit on your front porch and watch them from afar, without giving off an overly protective vibe.
It’s even better for use if you have a swimming pool because you can use the mirror as a way to check in on them from your home or backyard.
Conclusion
There are a lot of ways to increase your visibility in tight spots, but convex mirrors have proven to be the most economical and efficient options. You get a very broad view of anything that is reflected and you can confidently navigate through any dangerous situation. Injuries and crashes are drastically reduced with the proper application of these mirrors.