Floor_Marking_Guide_-_Creative_Safety_Supply April 2014 | Page 19

Traffic Levels All facilities have different levels of traffic, and different hazards, so it is important to understand the kind of traffic that exists in the area you are preparing to mark before choosing the materials you will use. Using the chart below, determine which traffic level best describes your scenario. Light Medium Heavy Extreme • Non-traffic areas • Regular foot traffic • Heavy forklift traffic • Infrequent foot traffic • Some cart or pallet jack traffic • Constant, direct foot traffic • Forklift wheel pivoting • Infrequent forklift or light-duty truck traffic • Heavy cart or pallet jack traffic • Dragging pallets or other items • Regular floor cleaning or scrubbing • Class 4+ truck traffic • No carts/pallet jacks • No trucks • No forklifts • Minimal or no water contact • No chemical contact • Potential for water and/or chemical contact • Occasional floor cleaning or scrubbing • Agressive, constant forklift traffic • Class 2+ truck traffic • Agressive floor cleaners/ scrubbers • Water and/or chemical contact • Any other major floor hazards 17