Floor_Marking_Guide_-_Creative_Safety_Supply April 2014 | Page 6

Floor marking applications
While there are numerous creative ways a facility can employ floor marking, the following
are among the most utilized applications.

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Hazardous Areas
It is critical to visually alert employees and visitors to certain areas that are
potentially hazardous. Place floor marking in front of and around:
• Areas in a building that contain a known hazard, such as toxic chemicals,
or potentially high concentrations of air born particulates.
• Electrical panels
• Potentially hazardous equipment or machinery.
• “Open pit” or tripping hazards (these are the most common floor
marking-related OSHA violation)

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