I know that floor paint has been used for decades to mark the floors of industrial workplaces, however, just because something has been around or done for a long time does not mean it is the best practice or choice today. There are many cons to using floor marking paint that have just been accepted as part of the process to marking floors. These drawbacks include intense…
CSS Editorial Staff | June 19, 2018 | Floor Marking | Floor Marking, Floor Paint, Floor Tape
Using floor tape is a great way to keep your facility better organized, safer, and in compliance with many regulations. Floor tape is an easy-to-use option that is fairly quick to install and can last for years without any significant problems. Floor tape is only a good solution, however, if it is used properly. There are some common mistakes people make when installing and maintaining their floor…
Tony Ferraro | April 20, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Organized Workplace, Regulations & Compliance, Safety
Using floor tape is a great way to keep a facility safe, organized, and efficient. Just like any type of flooring, floor tape can get quite dirty over time. When floor tape gets dirty, it can become harder to see, which defeats the purpose of using it at all. This is why so many people ask questions about how to clean floor marking tape properly so it…
Tony Ferraro | January 5, 2017 | Product Spotlight | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Safety
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 since it occurs at all times, and in all areas of the…
Tony Ferraro | August 19, 2014 | Floor Marking | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Safety
Improving the Overall Efficiency and Safety of Your Warehouse If you are operating a warehouse of any type, you’ll want to make sure you are following industry best practices to help ensure everything is getting done in an efficient manner. If you don’t take the time to make sure you are doing things properly, there will be a lot of wasted time and effort throughout the…
Tony Ferraro | August 4, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Facility Efficiency, Floor Signs, Floor Tape, Organized Workplace, Safety, Safety Signs
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, is following the floor marking tape color standards. The color standards have…
Tony Ferraro | July 11, 2014 | Floor Marking | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety
A Review of SafetyTac ARMOR Heavy Duty Floor Marking Tape Floor marking tape is one of the best ways to convey information in most facilities. Whether it is used to mark off areas where vehicles will be driving, or to alert people to a potential danger, it is an easy and affordable way to improve overall hazard communication. When placing this tape in high traffic areas, however,…
Tony Ferraro | July 9, 2014 | Safety Products | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Safety
In the name of safety improvements, we have a lot of different methods for keeping our employees in good health and spirits. These usually start with effective training programs, the usage of PPE, and ensuring that machinery is properly guarded, vehicles are safe to drive, and that managers are on the lookout for improvements at all times. One item that is often quite literally overlooked, however, is…
Tony Ferraro | February 21, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Floor Marking, Floor Signs, Floor Tape, Forklift Safety, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
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, but nothing too significant. The biggest problem was related to the safety…
Tony Ferraro | January 31, 2014 | Floor Marking | Aisle Marking, Aisle Marking Tape, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Safety
If you’ve ever visited a warehouse using floor tape, you may have noticed their clean, easily defined walkways and organization. You might also have noticed that, even as a new visitor to the premises, you could quickly find your way around and identify the areas you should and shouldn’t be standing in. It may have even struck you as a neat idea to start using the stuff…
Tony Ferraro | January 22, 2014 | Floor Marking | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Regulations & Compliance, Safety
“The squeaky wheel gets the oil,” goes the old adage, but what happens when you can’t find the oil to begin with? I was recently tasked with the re-organization of a machine shop’s maintenance room and, let me tell you, I had a hard time finding anything before we cleaned up. The more businesses I see, I notice that maintenance and repair workers are often their own…
Tony Ferraro | January 13, 2014 | Safety Products | Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Labeling, Safety, Tool Organization
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 that even my 4 year old daughter knows the meanings of the…
Tony Ferraro | December 2, 2013 | Floor Marking | ANSI, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Forklift Safety, Organized Workplace, Safety, Workplace Safety
Heavyduty 5s tape is used in a variety of situations from school gym floors all the way to heavy duty industrial work environments. However, not all floor tapes perform the same. In fact, some floor tapes are intended for only light foot traffic while others are extremely durable and are meant to hold up in even the harshest of environments. This is why it is essential to choose…
Tony Ferraro | July 8, 2013 | Safety Products | 5S, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Forklift Safety, Organized Workplace, Safety
The main purpose of a safety tape is to tell people they are not allowed access to a particular area. Sometimes, this is just meant to protect a certain aspect of the area. In other cases, the tape is meant to alert people of danger or risks. One of the most common black and yellow safety tapes is the construction tape. This tape is generally used…
Mike Wilson | January 14, 2013 | Safety Products | Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Safety Tape
By using anti slip tape at various locations, you can prevent accidents. Anti slip tapes are used as a measure of safety in public and private buildings. Businesses should be wise enough to invest in the little things that will yield a great savings. By investing on anti slip tapes you will be able to prevent expensive accidents. Thus, the company’s expenses for attending to the employee’s…
Mike Wilson | November 26, 2012 | Safety Products | Anti-Slip Tape, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Safety
