Pipe Marking Made Simple and Easy
Marking pipes in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities can help make a workplace safer and more efficient. When pipes are clearly labeled, fewer accidents involving injuries and damage to property occur. If the people working in your facility—and even visitors and emergency responders—cannot easily see what flows through a pipe, this problem can lead to…
Identifying and tagging the valves in your facility is an important component to any pipe marking strategy. There can be very serious consequences if someone from the maintenance crew or an operator is working to repair a pipe and opens the wrong valve because it’s not tagged. Taking the time to audit the pipes and…
Undertaking a pipe labeling project can be a daunting task. Whether your facility has hundreds of pipes or just a few, it is important they are marked correctly! Those working on or around pipes in your facility, whether it be employees or emergency responders, will greatly benefit from well-marked pipes. Your first step in a…
Pipe marking can be a tricky project. With multiple sets of standards and no set OSHA regulations, it can be hard to navigate pipe labels. Below we’ve compiled a list of best practices that ensure your pipe marking strategy will be effective. Ensure the labels are placed for maximum visibility Pipe labels are only effective…
Pipe marking regulations are not always as straightforward as others like PPE or HazCom standards. While OSHA has not put out specific regulations and standards for labeling pipes, OSHA does reference the ANSI/ASME standards. Following the ASME/ANSI A13.1 standard will keep you in compliance with OSHA recommendations. Where to put pipe labels There are four…
Many industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities have pipes running in nearly every direction in the ceiling, under the floor, or along walls. Dangerous situations are a huge risk when a facility has pipes carrying a multitude of different liquids and gases throughout the workplace. Standards for pipe marking have been put in place by ANSI…