Modern warehouses experience a wide variety of traffic ranging from forklifts and pedestrians to large tractor-trailer rigs, pickup trucks, and cars. It may even include bicycles, "gators," and golf carts. With so many moving parts, implementing floor marking for traffic control is vital for workplace safety.
In 2021, the National Safety Council was given forklift injury statistics from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. It was reported that there were:
Take these simple steps to improve workplace safety, including traffic security.
1. Establish Engineering Controls to separate heavy vehicles from lighter ones, and separate pedestrians from all types of vehicles.
2. Lay Out Administrative Rules and train your employees to eliminate exposure hazards during day-to-day operations.
3. Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as high-visibility vests, to all workers involved in warehouse operations.
The best approach to warehouse traffic safety is the use of floor marking and safety signs. When it is not practical to keep pedestrians and vehicles in separate areas, floor and pavement wayfinding signage directs movement within the warehouse such that everyone remains safe. Use warehouse floor marking products — like DuraLabel PathFinder RIGID Floor Marking Tape — to identify hazardous areas, such as the edges of loading docks, and prevent costly accidents.
Safe pathways and walkway lines for pedestrian and vehicular traffic are critical for day-to-day operation, especially in emergencies. The high number of deaths resulting from forklift collisions indicates that it is vital to mark traffic routes with the appropriate floor signs and markers. Effective wayfinding must be easy to understand at a glance, so everyone can navigate safely.
Apply safety floor tape to:
Use diverse colors of floor marking tape to control warehouse workflows and keep pedestrians separate from motorized traffic. Color-coded safety floor tape has the added benefit of effectively organizing a warehouse and improving productivity.
Always have the right floor marking tape for the job. PathFinder provides all the following:
Accidents in high-traffic areas are unfortunately common, but preventable. With the right visual tools, such as DuraLabel safety floor tape and floor signs, worker injury can be prevented.
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