Floor Markings are a powerful way to identify area boundaries and proper object locations, direct pedestrian traffic, and draw attention to areas that require extra attention for safety or operational reasons. A simple change like this can improve site navigation, reduce accidents and downtime, increase productivity, and create a safe working environment for your team.
There are no government-mandated standards for facility floor marking, but there are some recommendations. Some experts recommend that you use colors to convey certain messages to ensure compliance and safety.
Floor Marking Maintenance: Keeping Your Lines Fresh and Effective
The most common use of floor tape is to clearly delineate aisles within a facility. Aisles should be clear of obstructions that could impede forklift or cart traffic and adequate clearance must be allowed for doorways and turns. Aisles may be marked with a variety of lines including dots, squares, strips or continuous stripes. Yellow lines are commonly used to indicate caution or physical hazards such as trip risks, low clearances and confined spaces. Red lines denote areas where personal protection equipment is required such as eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, and AEDs.
Floor Markings can snag and rip standard floor markings which can be dangerous for the workers beneath them. Painters Inc uses a special type of industrial floor marking tape that is made with extruded edges, making it easy for forklifts to drive over and not be harmed. This durable tape is also easy to remove when a factory layout changes and doesn’t leave sticky residue behind.