Brighten Up: Where and When to Use Fluorescent Tapes

Fluorescent tapes are used in workplaces for the marking of equipment, buildings, aisles, corridors, etc. Depending on the place of work, they are either used sparingly or are essential to maintaining safety or general organisation.

Whether they’re a regular part of your workplace or a novel addition, we break down how, where and when to use fluorescent tapes.

How to Use Fluorescent Tapes

Fluorescent tapes are vividly coloured and self-adhesive, making them suitable at marking equipment, hazard identification, and building fixtures, aisles, corridors, staircases, barriers, etc.

Namely, these fluorescent tapes are ideal for highlighting key areas. However, tapes need to be placed and applied properly in order to function well.

Proper use of fluorescent tapes depends on whether they are being used on equipment or marking hazards and fixtures.

Using Fluorescent Tapes on Equipment and Fixtures

When marking equipment, fixtures or hazards follow these guidelines:

• Place the reflective tape near the left or right outside edges of equipment so they can easily be seen. For fixtures and hazards, ensure the tape is placed in an area that can easily be seen from all angles.
• Tape should be placed on the extreme projections of larger equipment too, to ensure that it can be seen.
• Ensure the tape is affixed properly, firmly and neatly. Having tape that isn’t affixed or at obtuse angles can make them difficult to see.
• The tape used to highlight hazards should be accompanied by appropriate safety signage.

Overall, you want equipment to be seen easily when using fluorescent tapes. Not only does it need to be seen by people on foot, but giving plenty of notice to fast-moving vehicles also needs to be considered.

Where and When to Use Fluorescent Tapes

Fluorescent tapes can be used in a variety of industries, namely:

• Agriculture – Fluorescent tapes are often used on farm equipment such as tractors and other mobile equipment, especially considering that the majority of a farmer’s work starts at dawn.
• Staging and events – Most stage-based events need proper marking, meaning fluorescent tapes can be used to signpost equipment, key points on the stage, or aisles between spectator seating.
• Factories – Equipment, hallways and shelves can be marked in factories to ensure they remain identifiable.
• Roadworks – Roadworks can rely on fluorescent tapes on equipment so they remain visible to drivers.

Stock Up on Fluorescent Tapes

Looking for fluorescent gaffer tape? Then check out the full range from Label Source. We stock a wide array of tapes, including orange, yellow, red, blue, green and pink colours.