Paint & Tape Strategy
Painted or taped lines are often associated with Safety (pedestrian paths, forklift
and equipment paths, etc) but they
are also very useful for marking work
areas, as well as locations for pallets,
raw materials, finished goods, shipping
areas, hazardous areas and other static
locations.
Industrial Floor Tapes are preferred to
painted lines as they are more resistant to
foot and forklift traffic and don’t require
long dry times which can cause costly
downtimes. They are also easier to clean
and require less upkeep.
Often times companies with 5S organization programs will also use thinner
vinyl tapes (0.25” to 2” width) of different
colors to mark workbenches and work
cells to create visual cues for employees, or to mark the locations of tools or
equipment that shouldn’t move. This
helps keep work areas clear of clutter and
keeps these static items in their optimal
positions.
This work cell organization system can
be used for work cells of any kind- in
both office and industrial settings. This
will improve workflow and result in
better productivity and time management. Additionally misplaced items and
equipment are easy to spot.
Image, Top Left: Auto shop lifts outlined with floor
tape (SafetyTac) to display safety area warnings
Image, Center Left: Safe walking path displayed
with floor tape (SafetyTac)
Image, Bottom Left: Roll of SafetyTac tape
- 11 -