Safety & Hazard Tapes

A variety of caution, hazard, and danger tapes play a crucial role in conveying safety warnings in and around work sites. These tapes are designed to promote safety by being highly visible and easy to use in hazardous areas. They help in minimising the risk of serious injuries by alerting everyone to potential dangers. Whether used for barricading or marking hazardous spaces, safety tapes are essential for maintaining workplace safety.

Types of Safety Tapes & Their Industrial Uses

Safety and hazard tapes are indispensable tools in maintaining workplace safety by providing clear and visible warnings. Here's an in-depth look at the various types of safety tapes available and their specific uses in industrial settings:

• Barrier Tape (Yellow/Black): This type of safety tape is primarily used to cordon off areas with potential physical dangers such as open pits, construction zones, or areas with overhead hazards. Its bold yellow and black stripes are universally recognised as a signal for caution, helping to prevent accidents and ensure worker safety.
• Caution Tape (Yellow): Typically used in less hazardous areas, yellow caution tape serves as a preventive measure, alerting personnel to proceed with care. It's commonly applied in situations like wet floors, temporary spills, or minor maintenance work where the risk is minimal, but awareness is required.
• Danger Tape (Red/White): Designed for high-risk areas, red and white danger tape is used where there is a severe threat to life or health. Common applications include electrical hazards, open excavations, and other high-risk zones where unauthorised access could result in serious injury or death.
• Fire Safety Tape (Red/White): This tape is used to highlight fire equipment locations and demarcate areas during fire emergencies. It helps in guiding personnel to fire extinguishers and fire hoses while preventing the misuse of safety routes during an emergency.
• Traffic & Caution Warning Tape (Orange/White): Orange/White tape is essential for areas with vehicular traffic or pedestrian movement. It is used to mark out traffic lanes, identify safe walking paths, and manage site logistics, especially in areas mingling light vehicles and foot traffic.
• Radiation Hazard Tape (Pink/Yellow): Used in medical and industrial facilities dealing with radiation, this tape warns of radiation exposure. The distinct pink and yellow stripes alert workers and visitors alike to the special precautions necessary in these zones.
• Defective Machinery Tape (Blue/White): This tape is crucial for tagging out-of-service machinery or equipment under repair. Blue/White tape helps prevent the use of potentially dangerous equipment, safeguarding workers from accidental injuries.
• First Aid Safety Tape (Green/White): Green and white tapes are used to lead to first aid stations or emergency equipment. This helps ensure quick access to medical supplies in the event of an accident, improving response times and facilitating immediate care.
• Electrical Hazard Tape (Yellow/Black): Similar to the barrier tape but specifically used around live electrical components. It alerts workers to the immediate dangers of high voltage and helps prevent electrocution by clearly marking hazardous areas.
• Anti-Slip Tape: This tape is applied on stairs, ramps, and other areas prone to slipping. With its textured surface, anti-slip tape significantly reduces the risk of falls in work environments, particularly in areas that may become slippery when wet.

Guide to Colour-Coded Safety Tapes

Understanding the colour coding of safety tapes can help an individual identify the level of risk:

• Red/White: Fire safety and prevention areas.
• Yellow/Black: Physical and electrical hazards.
• Orange/White: Caution, particularly for traffic and minor hazards.
• Black/White: Housekeeping and aisle marking.
• Pink/Yellow: Radiation risks, requiring special precautions.
• Blue/White: Out-of-service or defective equipment.
• Green/White: Indicates first aid and safety equipment locations.

By adhering to this colour-coded guide, organisations can ensure workplace safety and minimise risks associated with their operations.

Delivery Information

For swift delivery of safety tapes and related products such as power monitoring relays and pressure sensors within Singapore, RS guarantees next-working-day delivery for online purchases made from Monday to Friday before 3:30 pm, provided the items are available in stock. For comprehensive details on all delivery options, including offline purchases and combined deliveries, please refer to our delivery information page.