Caution Markings On Floor

However an expanded floor marking system that incorporates lean 5s and visual workplace concepts as well as standardizes color coding can improve both safety and efficiency.

Caution markings on floor.

In warehouses they are commonly used to improve safety efficiency organization and more. Floor marking lines must be at least 2 wide to ensure maximum visibility though the agency recommends lines to be 2 to 6 wide. An effective way to prevent potential injuries is by clearly marking permanent aisles and passageways with floor marking tape as required by the occupational safety and health association osha. If there is a first aid kit on a wall green floor marking tape may be used in that area to draw people s attention to it.

Floor marking guide. Green floor markings green is normally used to mark off safety equipment. Aisles should be at least 4 wide or at least 3 wider than the largest piece of equipment used in the aisle. The first step in any good floor marking strategy is learning about the different types of floor markings available and what they are good for.

Areas to be kept clear for operational purposes non safety related areas to be kept clear for safety reasons around emergency access points electrical panels firefighting equipment etc. Because there are few requirements for floor tape colors a designated color scheme is necessary. To distinguish caution notices from border and walkway tape throughout the facility caution tape often includes a yellow background with white or black stripes while tape signifying danger or fire hazards would display bold red and white stripes.