Cold storage facility owners face unique challenges maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow within their facilities. The constant movement of transport vehicles, the operation of forklifts and other mobile equipment, and the potential for collisions with pedestrians – all present significant traffic management obstacles in cold storage facilities. These traffic management concerns pose significant safety risks that could result in costly injuries and down-time.
Installing aisle floor markings to show boundaries and designate work flow patterns is a common method of regulating safe traffic flow. However, this becomes more difficult in cold food storage facilities − painting is discouraged because paint fumes and food storage do not mix. Additionally, freezing temperatures impinge on paint drying and adherence. Utilizing commonly used floor tapes is problematic because most floor tapes require an application temperature of 55° Fahrenheit or above. Additionally, once applied, most floor tapes are not specifically designed to weather repeated forklift tire traffic abuse.