Pipe Marking – ANSI Best Practices
Pipe marking can stop injuries. Labels on pipes give visual safety cues to workers on the job. Color codes from ANSI will help employees know what is inside a pipe, and if it is dangerous. The color of the background and text of the pipe making label will quickly identify pipe contents, from potable water…
Dan Clark | July 15, 2014 | ANSI, Color Coding, Pipe Marking, Podcast | ANSI, Labeling, Pipe marking, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Safety Tape For Floors
Safety tape, the floor marking tape, is better than painting lines on a factory floor. Keep workers safe with color coding that lasts a long time. Employees can avoid struck-by accidents if their work area is visually marked. Clean the floors well prior to installing safety tape. Avoid chlorine or citrus based cleaners, because they…
Dan Clark | July 2, 2014 | Color Coding, Podcast, Safety Tape | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Color Coding For Safety
This is a surprise! OSHA does NOT have requirements for safety color coding in the workplace. But ANSI does. The American National Standards Institute suggests labeling areas with seven colors for safety or organizational categories. Use the same color scheme throughout your facility, using only a few colors. Consistency and simplicity make it easier for…
Dan Clark | June 18, 2014 | Color Coding, Podcast, Safety Tape | ANSI, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
