Zoning, Safety, and Compliance: How Heskins Tapes Support HACCP Standards

What is HACCP?

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is an internationally recognised framework for managing food safety. It requires organisations to identify potential hazards, establish control measures, and document their compliance.

In environments such as food manufacturing plants, kitchens, and laboratories, the risks can be extensive:

• Cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods
• Improper handling or storage of cleaning chemicals
• Slips, trips, and falls in wet or greasy areas
• Delays in reaching emergency stations such as fire extinguishers or eye wash units

By combining HACCP procedures with clear visual controls, businesses can significantly reduce these risks before they escalate into serious incidents.

Zoning for Food Safety

Effective zoning is one of the best defences against cross-contamination. Heskins PermaStripe and PermaRoute floor marking tapes help managers establish colour-coded areas that separate key operations, such as:

• Raw and cooked food preparation zones
• Allergen storage and handling sections
• Designated areas for cleaning chemicals

These visual boundaries help staff follow correct procedures, minimise errors, and provide clear evidence of compliance for auditors.

Emergency Preparedness

HACCP also emphasises quick access to safety and emergency equipment. Heskins visual tapes ensure that escape routes and emergency points are clearly marked and easy to locate:

• Glow in the Dark Tape keeps exits visible during power failures.
• Hazard Warning Tape identifies first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, and eye wash stations.

Clear, consistent markings help businesses protect their workforce while fulfilling health and safety obligations.

Preventing Slips in High-Risk Areas

Slips and trips are a leading cause of workplace accidents, particularly in areas prone to moisture, grease, or cleaning residues. Heskins Safety-Grip Anti-Slip Tape delivers durable traction for walkways, dishwashing zones, and entryways. For textured or uneven surfaces such as checker plate, Conformable Safety-Grip provides secure adhesion that follows the surface contours. Together, these tapes reduce the risk of falls that could endanger staff or compromise food hygiene.

Managing Chemical Hazards

Chemicals are essential for cleaning and sanitising but require strict control. Heskins hazard marking tapes can be used to:

• Mark storage zones around chemical cupboards
• Separate pedestrian areas from chemical handling sections
• Highlight spill response and emergency wash areas

These markings reinforce correct procedures and support a culture of safety and awareness.

Turning Hazard Analysis into Action

The essence of HACCP is prevention. Heskins tapes help businesses move from identifying risks to taking proactive control by:

• Using directional arrows to guide safe staff movement
• Applying reflective and photoluminescent markers to maintain visibility during evacuations
• Installing anti-slip strips on ladders and steps to reduce maintenance hazards

Each application transforms theoretical risk assessments into visible, practical safety measures.

Beyond Food Production

Although HACCP is most commonly associated with the food industry, its principles extend to laboratories, warehouses, and logistics centres. From marking forklift pathways to defining PPE stations, Heskins tapes help businesses enhance safety, organisation, and compliance across multiple environments.

Conclusion

Maintaining HACCP compliance requires clear processes and dependable visual tools. Heskins products make that easier. Our range of anti-slip tapes, floor markings, and safety indicators helps businesses identify hazards, improve workplace organisation, and demonstrate compliance with confidence.

Integrating Heskins tapes into your HACCP system strengthens safety standards, protects employees, and ensures smoother audits.

Contact Heskins today to learn how our products can support your HACCP compliance and create a safer, more efficient workplace.