Floor Markings make it easier for people to identify specific work areas, recognize hazards or find their way around a facility at-a-glance. They can also help communicate safety and productivity standards to everyone on-site. Most facilities follow a standard 5S color coding system to convey these messages. Consistency is key with these systems and implementing them in all locations, so that all employees understand their meaning.

Floor markings are generally applied to a clean, dry surface with industrial adhesive. The tape is often made of vinyl and some types even offer reflective qualities for low-light environments, or glow-in-the-dark properties to provide illumination in an emergency. Some materials also withstand heavy use like forklift traffic, making them durable and long-lasting.

Navigating Spaces: The Importance of Floor Line Marking

Besides establishing safe pathways, these markings can be used to highlight specific areas for quality control inspections or assembly stations. They can also indicate cleaning, first aid or inventory storage locations. In the case of indoor vehicles, these markings can direct where to drive and at what speed, helping reduce accidents in high-stress situations.

The standardized colors for these markings are easily understood, regardless of language barriers. That makes them useful in international facilities as well. These standards are especially helpful in times of emergency since they break down communication barriers and give everyone on-site a common reference point to follow.