Floor marking tapes are adhesive tapes used to mark hazards, divide spaces, create aisles, or provide directions. They are commonly used in industrial and manufacturing facilities for floor marking. Floor marking is often part of a larger visual communication system that includes wall signs and labels.
Floor marking is the process of using visual cues such as lines, shapes, and signs on floors to make a space easier for people to navigate. These cues divide spaces, highlight hazards, outline workstations and storage locations, direct traffic, and convey important safety or instructional information. Floor marking is often part of a larger visual communication system that includes wall signs and labels.
While safety is a clear goal for floor marking, the same process can also be used to meet other important business needs. It can help facilities:
Companies are increasingly viewing floor marking as a component of the 5S lean manufacturing methodology. Essentially, it helps the Set in Order step. Everything is organized and has its place, from heavy machinery to garbage cans. Floor marking can cordon off these areas, or show employees where to find them.