Lane Marking & Hazard Tapes
Whether you're looking for adhesive or non-adhesive tapes, we have a wide variety of lane marking and hazard tapes for your needs. With products from national brands Centurion, Advance and 3M and our exclusive brand Avon, you're sure to find the right product for your needs. For information when choosing Traffic & Site Management products, visit our comprehensive guide.
What are lane marking and hazard tapes?
Designed to either cordon off areas, signify hazards or to mark out lanes, lane marking and hazard tapes are cost effective ways of ensuring your site is operating correctly, with hazards clearly marked. Available in a range of colours and some with messaging, lane marking and hazard tapes are durable and easy to use.
Why lane marking and hazard tapes?
As well as being highly visible, lane marking and hazard tapes are extremely cost effective. Some tapes also feature messaging with instructions for personnel, to ensure that people are aware of potential hazards as they move around your site.
When are lane marking and hazard tapes used?
Lane marking and hazard tapes can be used in the event of a hazard, but they may also be useful to ensure the smooth operation of your site on a day to day basis. They can be used to denote lanes or areas of caution as well as directing the flow of traffic.
Lane marking and hazard tape types
We've outlined the most common types of lane marking and hazard tapes, to make your selection easier.
• Barrier tapes - Typically non-adhesive and often accompanied by a message, barrier tapes are used to anchor between two points to cordon off areas to keep your personnel safe. They are easy to install and are highly visible.
• Hazard tape - Often boasting high visibility colourways, hazard tapes are ideal for highlighting hazards or potential safety concerns around the workplace. These may be adhesive or non-adhesive. Durable and easy to install, hazard tapes are highly versatile.
• Floor marking tape - Used for marking areas on the floor, floor marking tapes can be used to create lanes for personnel to use, highlight hazardous areas or to enforce ditance rules such as "keep behind the line". They are noted for their durability and reistance to heavy footfall.
Considerations when choosing lane marking & hazard tapes
By considering the factors listed below when selecting your lane marking * hazard tape, you can be assured that the product you select is suited for your needs.
• Material & Durability - Choose materials based on durability and the environment that the lane marking & hazard tape will be used in. It's also important to consider the resistance features of the material of the product; for example, if the tape is going to be used outdoors as well as in internal areas, the product should be weather resistant.
• Ease of Installation and Maintenance - Consider how easy the tape is to install. Whether it is adhesive or non adhesive, the tape should be quick and easy to affix and install.
• Visibility and Colour Coding - Most lane marking & hazard tape are bright in colour, with universal hazard warning colours such as black and yellow or red and white. Some tapes also have messaging across them or instructions to inform personnel of behaviours they should follow based on the hazard that the tape is blocking off or warning of. Some tapes also have reflective properties that may be desirable depending on your needs.
• Size - Tapes come in various roll length sizes, widths and thickness levels. Consider how much tape you need for your intended application and what other dimensions may be useful to you.
• Compliance with Standards & Regulations - Adhering to the relevant BS EN standards and UK laws, such as the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations, is crucial to avoid legal issues and ensure that all users, regardless of ability, can access the premises safely and comfortably.
