Product Spotlight: SignCast™ Virtual Sign and Line Units
Floor markings such as lines marking the edges of traffic lanes or stop signs to help with traffic flow play an important role in the safety and efficiency of a workplace. Many workplaces struggle to use these markings, though, because their floors are uneven, are made of materials not conducive to the use of paint…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 10, 2017 | Product Spotlight | Floor Marking | 2 min read
Floor Label Ideas
Improving Communication with Floor Labels Using visual communication in a facility is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve efficiency, safety and overall productivity. If you need help coming up with effective visual communication options, one of the best places to start is with floor label ideas. There are many different types…
Tony Ferraro | December 28, 2015 | Floor Marking | Floor Labels, Floor Marking | 4 min read
10 Scenarios to use Floor Markings
When looking around any warehouse or manufacturing facility there will undoubtedly be many things that you take notice of. In many cases, the last thing you are likely to notice is the floor. This, however, can actually be a major problem. The floor can actually serve as a safety guide in itself especially if you…
Tony Ferraro | February 27, 2015 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking | 9 min read
Healthcare Floor Marking Policy
A Complete Healthcare Floor Marking Policy Guide One of the fastest growing trends in healthcare today is implementing efficiency standards based on Lean 5S concepts which can be done by using things such as safety wall signs and photoluminescent tape. This is important because it can benefit hospitals, doctor’s offices and other healthcare facilities to…
Tony Ferraro | November 26, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking | 6 min read
Floor Marking – 7 Common Mistakes
Improving Safety and Organization with Floor Markings Using floor markings in an industrial facility is a great way to improve safety, organization and provide many other benefits too. Despite the fact that it is an easy item to use, many people end up making mistakes with it. These mistakes can reduce the effectiveness of the…
Tony Ferraro | October 23, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking | 4 min read
Introduction to Proper Use of Industrial Floor Marking Tape
Introduction Guide to Floor Marking Tape Whenever working in a facility, it is essential to do all you can to keep employees and equipment safe. One key way to do this is by using industrial floor marking to help identify where people should be walking, where inventory should be stored, and even helping guide people…
Tony Ferraro | October 8, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking | 5 min read
10 Ways Floor Marking Shapes can Organize your Facility
Floor Marking Shapes Promoting Efficiency and Eliminating Waste When working on improving the organization of your facility, you need to take many things into account. Identifying an efficient place to store inventory or parts, for example, is absolutely essential. In addition, you want to make sure you have all the machinery and other equipment positioned…
Tony Ferraro | September 22, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking | 6 min read
Five Locations where Workshop Floor Markings should be used
A Workshop Floor Marking Guide If you work in or manage any type of large facility, event space or other area and you are looking for ways to improve safety, implement 5S and/or lean principles, or just generally improve organization, you should consider the benefits of floor markings. Using floor markings, including floor tape, can…
Tony Ferraro | August 27, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking | 4 min read
Floor Marking Best Practices
A Guide to Floor Marking Best Practices No matter what type of facility you manage or work in, you will want to make sure your floor markings are properly conveying the information you need them to be. For many facilities, the floor markings are one of the most important forms of communication that takes place…
Tony Ferraro | August 19, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking, Floor Tape | 6 min read
Floor Marking Tape Color Standards
Floor Marking Tape Color Codes and More If you are updating your facilities floor marking system, you will want to make sure you are following all of the current standards regarding how this is done. This includes making sure you are using a durable floor tape, and also positioning it properly. Perhaps most important, however,…
Tony Ferraro | July 11, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking, Floor Marking Tape | 6 min read
5 Floor Marking Rules for a Safe Workplace
It’s Time to Review the Rules of Floor Marking If you’re looking at updating your facilities floor markings to help improve the safety of the company, it is important that you take the time to ensure you’re doing it right. Spending time up front in planning and implementation can help you avoid a lot of…
Tony Ferraro | June 25, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking | 7 min read
Safety Audit Turns to Floor Marking Tape for Help
One of the best parts about performing safety inspections in facilities is helping managers come up with solutions to their safety problems. In one recent case I was performing a full safety inspection with the manager of a mid-sized manufacturing facility. Overall, the inspection went quite well. There were some minor issues here and there,…
Tony Ferraro | January 31, 2014 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking, Floor Tape | 5 min read
The Power of Color Coding: Floor Marking
Colors are used everywhere to signify different meanings. We create order, understanding, and cohesion with color coding. For example, all drivers are aware of the color code used for traffic stop lights. Red is stop, green is go, and yellow is slow down. In fact, the color coding on stoplights is so easy to follow…
Tony Ferraro | December 2, 2013 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking, Floor Tape | 5 min read
Floor Tape Color Meaning: Three Things You Should Know
So you’re searching for the best floor tape for your workplace? The options seem virtually limitless, however, when it comes to floor tape color there are a multitude of ways to approach the topic. In order to make the best choice possible to meet your needs, here are a few tips that can help you…
Tony Ferraro | October 11, 2013 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking, Floor Tape | 3 min read
5S Floor Marking
5s floor marking is a concept which is recommended to help improve the safety and efficiency of any factory or other manufacturing facility. The idea is that the floors of a factory should be clearly marked to convey valuable information to anyone traveling through the area. While there is no set guideline indicating exactly how…
Mike Wilson | March 15, 2013 | Floor Marking, Safety Solutions | 5S, Floor Marking, Floor Tape | 2 min read