{"id":32960,"date":"2023-09-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brouo.com.mx\/serviap\/?p=32960"},"modified":"2025-03-13T21:50:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:50:18","slug":"warehouse-floor-signage-in-mexico-3-important-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serviaplogistics.com\/en\/warehouse-floor-signage-in-mexico-3-important-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse floor signage in Mexico: 3 important types"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone planning on setting up a warehouse or distribution center in Mexico is likely to need floor signage. Because, as in any location,\u00a0floor signage in Mexican warehouses<\/strong>\u00a0helps boost efficiency and promote safety.<\/p>\n

For anyone looking to install\u00a0warehouse floor signage in Mexico<\/strong>, it is recommended to work with an established\u00a0warehouse setup consultant,<\/a>\u00a0in order to guarantee thatall installations are fully compliant with local regulations.<\/p>\n

The rules governing safety in a\u00a0Mexcian warehouse<\/a>\u00a0are generally set out by the Secretariat of Labor and Social Prevention (STPS<\/a>), which your local consultant will have expert knowledge of.<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0if you need warehouse floor signage in Mexico, Brazil, or the United States.<\/p>\n

<\/span>The importance of floor signage in Mexican warehouses<\/h2>\n

Warehouse floor signage in Mexico is necessary for any sort of logistics businesses, because it helps you comply with local regulations, makes the facility safe for daily operations, organizes the space effectively and maintains a continuous flow of goods.<\/p>\n

Warehouse floor signage in Mexico can take on a variety of forms, from simple\u00a0warehouse floor line painting<\/a>, used to delimit areas and guide people around the space, to floor signage that provides specific instructions or guidance.<\/p>\n

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Floor signage in Mexican warehouses serves a variety of purposes<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>Compliance<\/h3>\n

While\u00a0NOM 006 STPS<\/a>\u00a0regulates the handling and storage of materials,\u00a0NOM 026 STPS<\/a>\u00a0controls floor signage in Mexican warehouses. This technical standard establishes health and safety signage requirements, such as the colors and geometric shapes to be used. It also covers risks due to fluids within\u00a0pipes.<\/p>\n

Compliance with NOM 026 STPS is an obligation of both the employer and employees. The first must ensure that the signage is correct, visible, and legible, in addition to training their staff on interpreting these visual markings. Workers must respect and apply the signage elements established by the employer as well as attend training sessions.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Safety<\/h3>\n

Well-placed signage in compliance with local regulations is crucial to prevent occupational hazards. For example, it indicates to operators the direction of travel\u00a0within the warehouse to avoid forklift collisions or impacts against the warehouse facilities or shelves.<\/p>\n

In addition to minimizing accidents, floor signage in Mexican warehouses indicates hazardous or prohibited areas within the logistics business. It also delimits areas which are used to store dangerous materials. To make your workspaces more secure, combine these markings with\u00a0warehouse guardrails<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Organization<\/h3>\n
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A clearly indicated crossing area<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Warehouse floor signage in Mexicos helps to delineate\u00a0workspaces and maintain order. It indicates essential zones such as loading and unloading areas, storage of goods, order preparation, picking of products and their exit from the facilities.<\/p>\n

A clean and tidy warehouse has well-defined zones for specific\u00a0uses, where all elements fulfill a specific function. It is also characterized by its clear aisles with\u00a0controls on the direction, quantity and speed of loading vehicles.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Time<\/h3>\n

Like hanging signs and those placed in aisles or on shelves, floor signage in Mexican warehouses is necessary for workers to know where to go, whether to put goods that have just arrived at the facility or to pick those that need to be delivered.<\/p>\n

While these markings help workers save time moving products, they also help new employees quickly understand the\u00a0warehouse layout design<\/a>. Clear, easy-to-read markings provide information at a glance, making warehouse operations more efficient.<\/p>\n

<\/span>3 types of warehouse floor signage in Mexico<\/h2>\n

Floor signage in Mexican warehouses has been developed and standardized to meet the needs of logistics businesses. In general, there are three common ideas\u00a0to take into account: classic signage, the 5S system, and safety symbols.<\/p>\n

<\/span>1) Classic<\/h3>\n

Classic floor signage in Mexican warehouses is divided into tape and epoxy paint. Although both options are practical solutions, some factors must be considered to choose the best for your\u00a0logistics business.<\/p>\n

Warehouse floor marking tape<\/a>\u00a0consists of adhesive strips of resistant materials and different colors that can easily be pasted and peeled off. However, durability can be an issue, especially in highly trafficked areas. In addition, it is less resistant to some liquids used in\u00a0industrial warehouse cleaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, epoxy paint is more durable and requires less maintenance. However, opting for paint for floor signage in Mexican warehouses is more costly, time-consuming, and less flexible in case of erasing or modifying markings.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2) 5S<\/h3>\n

Another solution for floor signage in Mexican warehouses is\u00a05S floor marking<\/a>. Created in Japan, this methodology helps optimize productivity through signs. Its correct placement organizes the different zones within the warehouse and improves safety. While new, it is gaining in popularity.<\/p>\n

This system is based on five pillars: seiri (sort), seiton (stabilize), seiso (shine), seiketsu (standardize) and shitsuke (sustain). In order to succeed and help improve operations, it needs to be color-coded and patterned according to the regulations of each territory.<\/p>\n

As this is a specialized methodology, hiring an expert for its implementation is recommended. A warehouse setup consultant, for example, will know whether tape or paint is best and will offer durable materials best suited to the conditions and budget of any new business.<\/p>\n

<\/span>3) Safety<\/h3>\n

Floor signage in Mexican warehouses should create safer working environments, where each area is well delimited, such as emergency exits or potentially dangerous machinery. Therefore, any floor markings must\u00a0follow local guidelines.<\/p>\n

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Warning signs are vital for safety<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

For example, regarding safety colors, NOM 026 STPS establishes that red means stop, prohibition, or firefighting equipment. Yellow is for danger and delimits areas. Green is used for safe conditions, while blue is mandatory and is used to perform specific actions.<\/p>\n

NOM 026 STPS also stipulates geometric shapes for safety: a\u00a0circle with a diagonal means prohibition, a\u00a0ring indicates a mandatory action,\u00a0triangles warn of hazards, and squares or rectangles provide information for emergency cases.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Serviap Logistics supplies and installs floor signage<\/h2>\n

Serviap Logistics supplies and installs floor signage in Mexican warehouses. We also distribute and install shelving and\u00a0collision protectors<\/a>, supply labels, and take care of cleaning your facilities.<\/p>\n

In addition to Mexico, we offer services in Brazil and the United States. Wherever we operate, we follow the strictest standards to ensure employees\u2019 safety and keep goods in optimal conditions.<\/p>\n

Wherever we work, we have built a reputation for meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or safety, helping us to become the trusted partner of some of the world\u2019s largest and best-known companies.<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to learn how we can help you with warehouse floor signage in Mexico.<\/p>\n

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