Here at Label Source we have a range of underground warning tapes and pipeline tapes available in a variety of colours and for a variety of scenarios. Many, however, are unaware of what exactly underground warning tape actually is, so we've decided to write a quick blog post to let you know exactly what our pipeline tapes are, what they're used for and how they can benefit you.
1. What is underground warning tape?
Underground warning tape is a pipeline tape that will mark buried or sub-surface cables, mains, ducts, sewers and of course pipelines. The underground warning tape is usually fluorescent in colour with large, bold text for easy readability and should be installed near the surface to provide early warning of any utility location, including those for gas, electricity, telecommunications and water services. Our pipeline take is manufactured from 50 micron virgin grade low-density polyethlene and contains no PVC. All our underground warning tapes comply with a number of standards, including:
2. What is it used for?
Underground warning tapes are designed to highlight any cables with are buried or sub-surface to raise awareness and help reduce any risk of hazards. They will prevent damage and injury during work and excavation and will warn passers by of exact utility location. Our underground warning tapes can be used to label and identify any of the following:
- Buried electrical mains
- Fire mains
- Gas pipelines
- Street lighting cables
- CCTV lines
- Underground TV/telephone wires
- Fibre optic cables
- Road ducts
- Traffic signal wires
3. How can it help me?
Pipeline cables will not only help you identify the exact location of your work from previous days, it will provide awareness of the electrical cables submerged beneath the ground to any passers by, minimising the risk of tripping. Underground warning tapes also comply with health and safety standards, which will protect yourself, your workers and any general public who come across your products.
Make sure you identify any of your underground cables with our underground warning tape. For any help call Label Source on 0800 3761 693 today.
