Floor tapes are used in many workplaces, from warehouses and factories to shops and offices. They’re a versatile, multi-purpose tool that promotes safety, streamlines processes and improves workplace efficiency.
Below, we discuss how to install floor tapes, the different uses of floor marking tapes and why they’re important.
How Do Floor Tapes Work?
Contrary to their name, these tapes aren’t only used on the floor. You can also find floor marking tapes in other areas, such as:
- Walls
- Stairs
- Beams
- On equipment
They work like any other tape – you place the adhesive side of the tape where you want to put it and press it down.
Thankfully, floor tapes are highly resistant, meaning they won’t fade or slip away due to foot traffic or chemical spills. These tapes are usually colour-coded, with each pattern and colour designated to a specific hazard.
The colour code is as follows:
- White – Used to mark equipment.
- Red – Used to mark metal waste and scrap.
- Orange – For inspection.
- Yellow – Used to establish aisles and organise people traffic.
- Green – Used to mark finished products awaiting export.
- Blue – Used for pre-processed materials.
- Black – Used for in-process materials.
- Black and Yellow – Used to mark hazards, height restrictions and radioactive equipment.
- White and Red – Used for fire-related uses, such as marking fire equipment, flammable materials and no-smoking zones.
- White and Green – Used for first aid and medical-related uses, such as emergency exits, medical equipment and first aid zones.
To ensure the tape stays in place for the long term, you should learn how to install floor tapes properly.
How to Install Floor Tapes
Installing floor marking tapes may seem simple, but if not done well, you can expect poor, sub-par results. So, for the best application you should follow these steps:
- Find where you want to apply the tape and ensure there is enough room for the tape to be put down.
- Clean the area where the tape will be. This will help the adhesive bond to the floor, wall or wherever you are putting the tape.
- Place the tape down firmly, ensuring it is flat. This will prevent the tape from becoming a slipping hazard.
Of course, if you want to apply a lot of tapes, then you may need a tape applicator, which makes applying take quicker and more efficient.
We’ve covered how to install floor tapes with an applicator in our blog post: How to Use A Tape Applicator Properly
Businesses need to ensure that even when applying a safety measure as small as tape, they do not accidentally create additional hazards.
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