Marker

Marking Tapes

Floor Marking Requirements

To use floor marking tape in an area, there should be some standards to consider. OSHA’s general standard of a working place is 29 CFR 1910.22, titled “Walking and Working Surfaces.” The regulation needs these surfaces to be inspected periodically and kept clean, safe, and accessible.

Additionally, to use floor marking tape where mechanical equipment such as forklifts are used, OSHA’s regulations for materials handling (in 1910.176) come into play. These rules require that safe clearances must be maintained, and permanent aisles and passageways must be appropriately marked.

Actually, these rules do not need floor marking tape, painted lines, or other forms of floor marking; the rules are written to focus on the goal, rather than the method used to achieve it. However, floor marking will be an excellent way to move toward each of the goals set to come in the government agency laws. High-quality floor marking tape is efficient, extremely visible, and withstands the abuse of warehouse traffic.

Elements of a Pipe Marker

In general, there are 5 components that build an efficient pipe marking tape. These components are employed by most pipe marking standards and include:

1. Color coding provides a means for workers to quickly identify the general contents of pipes as well as potential hazards.
2. The text identifies the pipe’s exact contents and may also display other hazards like temperature or pressure.
3. Arrows indicate the direction of flow, including when contents might flow in either direction.
4. Label placement recommendations ensure people will see the label and be able to access the information they need with minimum effort.
5. Size tips assist you to select the correct size label and text to confirm pipe marking tapes will be read.

The first four components are specifically self-addressed within the ten State Standards of a pipe marking tape, while guidance for the fifth can be found in another standard.