An often overlooked but extremely important aspect of cemetery management is traffic safety. This includes the maintenance of paths, graves, trees and other infrastructure. Due to the large number of tasks that regularly occur in cemeteries, it is essential to systematize and prioritize them. This is the only way to avoid errors, increase efficiency and comply with legal requirements. Digital solutions offer valuable support here by structuring work and making processes smoother.
Two key examples are paths and graves. The road safety of paths in cemeteries depends on various factors, including the function and gradient of the paths and the seasonal conditions. Particular attention must be paid to identifying potential hazards such as roots, leaves or snow that could cause accidents. Paths must be designed and maintained in such a way that they meet the needs of all cemetery visitors. Particular attention should be paid to people with limited mobility. Gravestones should be checked regularly for stability. If they are loose or damaged, this could result in a considerable safety risk. Cemetery operators are responsible for monitoring traffic safety and ensuring that those entitled to use the graves fulfill their obligation to secure the gravestones.
Digital solutions: Efficiency and safety combined
The multitude of tasks in the field of road safety requires well thought-out organization, which can be made considerably easier with digital tools. One example is the digital cemetery plan from PBSGEO GmbH with integrated task management. It makes it possible to clearly describe, prioritize and systematize safety measures and tasks. This not only lowers the error rate, but also significantly reduces potential accident risks. At the same time, this supports cemetery operators with the legally required documentation of defects and their rectification. The integration of digital solutions such as the PBSGEO cemetery plan is therefore a decisive step for all future-oriented cemeteries.
Source: Bauhof Online, 06.02.2025, https://www.bauhof-online.de/d/pbsgeo-gmbh-verkehrssicherheit-auf-dem-friedhof-sicherheit-durch-digitale-loesungen/
