1. Clear Vehicle and Pedestrian Markings

A near miss, or accident involving an employee being injured at work down to poor safety markings is a thing of dread for any Warehouse or Health and Safety Manager. Reports upon reports of what should have been done to avoid the accident, legal proceedings and the general all-consuming nature of such a case, is something everyone wants to avoid. Internal and external line markings have traditionally been a challenge for warehouse teams to implement especially in cold store environments, requiring complex and expensive equipment, but innovations in the safety marking product industry have meant more and more organisations are turning towards self-delivery of markings.Self-delivery markings fall into three main categories, paint or resin systems, preformed markings which are heat applied to a surface, and semi-permanent markings like MightyLine tapes which are robust enough and designed to be driven over by forklifts.

Clean and prepare the area. Mark the area out, pre-heat the area, distribute heat evenly when heating to surface

Self-delivery methods have the dual benefit of increasing productivity as internal staff can mark out and line areas quickly in quieter periods without having to pay and organise for an external contractor to complete the work. It also means if change is ever needed, your own team can make those changes.

Utilising your own workforce to deliver your markings is the most efficient method and practice as it gives you added flexibility and responsiveness to needs of your organisation. As well as the cost savings and flexibility, upskilling your own work force to do the markings has meant that there has been increased engagement and ownership of the site by team members. It also reduces risk as there is no contractors going through site inductions as well as health and safety processes.

2. Non-standardised directions and markings

Standardising road line markings for car parks or for speed signs across a site can be a challenge, especially when freehand moulding of a line or symbol, even professionals laying using a hand mould make mistakes. Organisations, councils and asset owners are finding the use of preformed thermoplastic is saving time and ensuring a more consistent finish. Preformed thermoplastic is simple to lay and requires very little in terms of equipment, training and is often laid by inhouse maintenance teams.

3. Use the right products

Using the right products for the right scenario is key in delivering effective safety markings, there is not one solution that can tick all the boxes and it’s important that you get the right advice. Often suppliers have a solution in mind before they have even seen or heard about what the client wants to achieve. Site appraisals often ensure you get the right solution and give you options on how to operate a safe site. Meon offer free site appraisals at your site and training sessions for self-delivery options with a clear goal of helping companies have a more productive site, save money and get expert advice for your project.

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