Linemarking can boost safety
Recent figures reported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlight the risks of working in food and drink manufacturing, with the risk of injury almost twice as high as manufacturing industries generally.
In 2011, in Harwich, a food processing employee suffered a broken leg after being struck from behind by an forklift which was carrying a full pallet. Following a full investigation, it was found that the incident should have been prevented by using suitable traffic management.
Line marking is one method which can aid traffic segregation, provide pedestrian crossing areas and create other suitable demarcations. How can lines be marked?
Masking the lines and hand painting is a very time consuming process for those involved. The paint often takes a long time to dry, leaving the area out of action for extended periods. The durability of the paint tends to be low and will require replacing after minimal use.
Outsourcing to a line marking contractor is a very expensive process where good results can be expected, however as with all out-sourced work, getting an immediate result is not always possible. Furthermore, outsourcing line marking is not suitable for small jobs which could be taken care of quickly and cost effectively by on-site staff.
Using a line marking applicator is a quick, flexible and cost effective method of line marking which can be completed by any member of staff. The paint comes in an aerosol spray form (no more brushing on your hands and knees!) and is applied using an applicator. Applicators represent a one-off-cost as they can be used many times. Paint and applicators come in a standard form but have vast differences in quality and performance.
