Warehouse line demarcation provides a dual function. In general, the primary function is hazard prevention, marking out areas where risks can occur or setting up established pathways for operations. But it also acts as a crucial visual guide that aids smooth operations to enhance productivity and reduce the risk of mistakes.
Of course, as with many aspects of operations in commercial or manufacturing settings, there are legal compliance frameworks in place to ensure businesses are doing all they can to keep their employees and other visitors to the site as safe as possible. It is essential for businesses to understand and enforce these regulations. Businesses also need to ensure that any demarcations are correct and kept in good order. But over and above this compliance, demarcation can also provide a helpful way to boost productivity. Let’s take a closer look at the finer details of resin floor demarcation.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Compliance
The UK operates in line with the EU OSHA compliance, which dictates that companies must clearly mark permanent aisles and passageways in warehouses and other places where staff are operating. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure that walkways and other traffic routes are easily identifiable so that safe operations are carried out. This requires colour coding different areas of operation and access, indicating directions of travel and allowing greater organisation of the facility at all times. It should be designed to provide clear and critical information at the point of need, using bright and well maintained markings to offer concise information that can’t be confused or misunderstood. Remember that not everyone on site will be a member of staff or familiar with everyday operations.
Health And Safety Executive Requirements
The UK’s own health and safety body, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), requires businesses to separate pedestrian and vehicle circulation areas. That means implementing floor demarcations that assist in maintaining this separation, enhancing safety for all workplace occupants.
For both EU OSHA and HSE safety compliance, resin floors provide an ideal surface for applying demarcation zones and colour coding. This can be applied with a high level of adhesion for durable, clear and long-lasting demarcation to meet compliance requirements.
The Use Of Colour-Coded Safety
It is necessary to use different colours for floor demarcation. Yellow indicates traffic flow and green for safety areas. This adheres to universally acknowledged standards and helps to keep employees safe while at work. Training should be provided into the meaning of the different colours. Colour coding can also be used to increase operational efficiency.
Strategic Placement Of Signage
In order to ensure that all demarcation and colour coding is clear and followed, it is also required to place floor demarcation guidelines in strategic positions around the site. This guarantees that safety signs and signals are easily visible and understood. These signs and signals will effectively guid workers and visitors who are not familiar with the physical space or the operation of the facility. This will help to maintain a safe and organised environment, no matter who is on site.
To find out more about the demarcation of warehouse flooring and why resin is an excellent choice for ensuring marking remains clear and visible at all times, contact us to talk through your warehouse floor demarcation requirements.
