Proper Pipe Marking And Identification

Pipe marking are a very vital tools that can be used to enhance the level of safety in any working environment. Pipe markings come in different colors each bearing a different message or level of significance. They can be used for both residential and commercial purposes. Pipe markings are in fact a necessity by most safety body and organizations.

They Reduce The Level Of Liability

To the owner in case some gets hurt. This is because the pipe owner will have taken the initial responsibility to warn users of potential danger.  The information should be very clear and legible for people to read and understand. Pipe marking can be used to convey vital information during normal operations or in cases of emergencies.

You should first ensure that you are conversant with the use of your pipe before labeling it with a pipe marking. This will ensure that you effectively use the right pipe marking for the job. Ensure that the pipe marking is place where it can be easily read. Don’t put the pipe marking behind the pipes in an attempt to preserve the marking. There is actually no need for this since pipe markings are made out of very strong material that can mostly withstand heat and other corrosive substances.

Try as much and gather information about the place where the pipe is located before putting the pipe markings. This will help you in effectively placing the pipe marking where it’s required. It will also enable you to identify the number of pipe markings that you can use. You should note that a single pipe can contain more than one marking depending on the number of messages that need to be conveyed. All this information should either be done by a professional who is conversant with pipe markings or the owner of the pipe who wants to enhance safety in the area.

Additional Resources

• A Guide to Pipe Marking Standards– creativesafetysupply.com
• The Essence of Pipe Marking– blog.creativesafetysupply.com
• What Pipe Marking Labels Should Look Like– warehousepipemarking.com
• Creating Pipe Marking Labels– babelplex.com
• Pipe Marking Standards– safetyblognews.com
• Pipe Marking for Your Facility– hiplogic.com
• Where are Pipe Labels Required?– iecieeechallenge.org
• ANSI Pipe Marking Standards– bridge-to-safety.com
• 6 Pains to Avoid During a Pipe Labeling Project– creativesafetypublishing.com