Colors for traffic light signs: pros, cons and a valid alternative

Horizontal marking paints are used to ensure maximum safety, efficiency and organization in the work environment. In fact, paints are used to draw lines, symbols and marks on the floor that help guide employees, visitors and operators through complex spaces and communicate important messages.

In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of colors used for commercial road markings, which colors are commonly used to promote safety and order in the work environment, and what alternatives exist.

Road marking paints

Colors for a company's horizontal signage are designed to communicate specific messages and guide people in the work environment.

These colors are the same, even though different marking systems are used, and are:

• Yellow: Used to mark pedestrian crossings, warning areas and where special precautions may be required.
• White: Indicates transit routes, work areas and areas reserved for specific purposes.
• Blue: Often used to mark storage areas or areas designated for specific purposes, such as areas designated for separate waste collection.
• Red: Indicates hazardous areas or objects, first aid points and emergency equipment.
• Green: Indicates evacuation routes, emergency exits and emergency exits.
• Orange: Commonly used to signal areas of caution or to mark areas that are temporarily inaccessible.

Advantages and disadvantages of road marking paints

Advantages

• Improved Safety: Horizontal company signage, whether with paint or other solutions, helps identify and delineate safety zones, evacuation routes, pedestrian walkways, and high-risk areas, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Space Organization: Paint and other systems used for horizontal signage allow you to define work areas, warehouses, transit lanes, and loading/unloading areas, contributing to a better organization of the corporate environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Using appropriate company signage and specific policies can help ensure compliance with company safety regulations and protocols.
• Durability: Paints specifically designed for industrial and commercial environments are resistant to wear, chemicals, and mechanical stress, while maintaining the integrity of the signs over time.
• Operational Efficiency: Clear, well-defined signage, produced with paint or other solutions, reduces the need for detailed instructions and improves efficiency in the movement of materials and people.

Disadvantages

• Initial Costs: Investing in high-quality paint and signage can be a significant upfront cost.
• Maintenance: Although paints are durable, they may require regular maintenance to remain legible and visible.
• Downtime: Paint signage may require temporary closure of work areas, causing temporary disruption to operations.

An alternative to signature paints

However, today there is a valid alternative to road marking paints, a solution that eliminates various paint-related problems.

The answer is our illuminated signs: low-power LED lamps that project lines and symbols onto the floor, making corporate signs highly visible and long-lasting.

Unlike paints or adhesives applied to the floor, our luminous signs are:

• resistant to extreme temperatures,
• highly visible in any environment,
• easily modular and relocatable in case of changes in the company's organizational structures,
• does not require continuous maintenance even in case of frequent vehicle traffic,
• no need to stop operations during installation.

But not only that, our projectors are also "smart", in fact, our light signs can be activated/deactivated or adjusted in specific conditions, as is the case below in the video.

An excellent solution guaranteeing maximum security and the best possible business organization.

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