Floor Marking Tape
Today’s workplaces can contain many hazards that make it difficult for employees to work and move safely throughout a facility.
Floor marking is an essential part of making a workplace safe. Proper floor marking can:
- Create order.
- Keep employees away from dangerous areas.
- Warn of and mitigate hazards.
OSHA mandates that permanent aisles and passageways be clearly marked in order to maintain a safe work environment. The agency offers several suggestions for properly marking floors including a color guide:
OSHA standard for safety color codes
Color Code Definitions:
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RED FLOOR MARKINGS:
Indicates (1) danger, (2) stop or (3) presence of fire protection equipment. -
ORANGE FLOOR MARKINGS:
Marks the dangerous parts of machines or energized equipment which may cut, crush, shock or injure employees. Orange emphasizes these hazards when the guards or enclosures around them are open. -
YELLOW FLOOR MARKINGS:
Warns of physical hazards and means caution. A striped or checkered pattern of yellow and black may be used to help attract attention. -
BLUE FLOOR MARKINGS:
Denotes caution and its use is restricted to marking out-of-service equipment which should not be used. -
GREEN FLOOR MARKINGS:
Indicates either the location of safety equipment such as first aid materials or conveys safety information. -
BLACK & WHITE FLOOR MARKINGS:
Or a combination of the two is used to designate areas to be kept clear for operational purposes (not related to safety or compliance standards).
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