Warehouse Line
Marking
Melbourne

Yes. Under Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and the associated OHS Regulations, employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace. This includes clearly defining pedestrian walkways, vehicle travel paths, hazardous zones, and emergency access routes through visible floor markings.

WorkSafe Victoria inspectors routinely check for compliant line marking during site audits, particularly in warehouses and distribution centres where forklifts operate alongside foot traffic. Non-compliant sites can face improvement notices, fines, or prohibition orders. Proper warehouse line marking is one of the most cost-effective ways to meet your WH&S obligations.

Warehouse line marking in Australia is primarily guided by:

• AS/NZS 1318 – Use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of certain equipment in industry
• AS 2700 – Colour standards for general purposes
• AS 1742 – Manual of uniform traffic control devices (where vehicle circulation is involved)
• Safe Work Australia's Forklift Code of Practice – requires clearly defined travel lanes and exclusion zones

All on the Line ensures every marking project is completed in full compliance with the relevant Australian standards and your site's specific WH&S requirements.

A compliant warehouse layout should include markings for:

• Pedestrian walkways – clearly separated from vehicle areas
• Forklift and vehicle travel lanes – defined paths to prevent collisions
• Loading dock zones – staging areas for inbound and outbound goods
• Hazardous and restricted areas – chemical storage, electrical panels, restricted access
• Emergency exits and evacuation routes – must remain clearly visible at all times
• Fire equipment locations – extinguishers, hose reels, and hydrant access points
• Storage rack aisles and bay boundaries – to control product placement and aisle width
• First aid stations – clearly identified for rapid access during incidents

Our team can assess your warehouse layout and recommend a complete marking plan tailored to your operations.

Colour coding is a critical part of warehouse safety marking. Standard industry colours include:

• Yellow – Pedestrian walkways, aisle markings, and general traffic lanes
• White – Storage areas, rack bays, and product staging zones
• Red – Hazardous areas, fire equipment clearance zones, and emergency stops
• Orange – Caution areas, particularly around machinery or low-clearance structures
• Green – First aid stations and safe assembly points
• Blue – Informational markings and mandatory instruction areas

The specific colour scheme used will depend on your site's layout, the standards that apply to your industry, and any company-specific safety protocols you already have in place.

Line width depends on the purpose and visibility requirements of the marking. General industry guidelines recommend:

• Pedestrian walkways: 75–100mm wide lines as boundary markers
• Vehicle travel lanes: 100–150mm to ensure clear visibility for forklift operators
• Hazard zone borders: 100mm minimum, often with diagonal hatching inside the zone

All on the Line will advise on the correct line widths for your specific environment during the quoting process, factoring in traffic speed, lighting levels, and floor surface type.

The lifespan of warehouse line marking depends on the product used and the intensity of traffic across the floor. As a general guide:

• Standard industrial paint: 1–3 years depending on forklift and foot traffic volume
• Epoxy-based marking paint: 3–5+ years with excellent adhesion and chemical resistance
• Thermoplastic (hot-applied) marking: 5+ years, best suited for high-wear traffic zones

All on the Line uses industrial-grade, weatherproof products that are designed to withstand Melbourne's climate in both indoor and outdoor environments. We can recommend the right product for your traffic volume and surface type to maximise longevity.

Yes. All on the Line marks on a wide range of floor surfaces including raw concrete, sealed concrete, epoxy-coated floors, and existing painted surfaces. The key to a long-lasting result is surface preparation.

For smooth or contaminated surfaces, we offer concrete grinding prior to marking. This roughens the surface to ensure the paint bonds correctly rather than peeling or flaking under forklift traffic. Skipping surface preparation is the most common reason line marking fails early, so we always assess the floor condition before starting work.

Not necessarily. All on the Line works with your operations team to schedule marking in a way that minimises disruption. Options include:

• Sectional marking — completing one zone at a time while other areas remain operational
• After-hours or weekend scheduling for facilities that cannot pause during business hours
• Fast-dry products that allow foot traffic to resume within 30–60 minutes of application

Forklift and heavy vehicle traffic typically needs to stay off fresh markings for 4–8 hours depending on the product used. We'll give you a clear drying timeline before work begins so you can plan around it.

Getting a quote from All on the Line is straightforward. You can:

• Call us directly on 1300 057 086
• Submit a quote request through our website
• Send us a floor plan or site layout and we can provide a preliminary estimate before a site visit

For larger or more complex projects, we recommend a free on-site assessment so we can account for surface condition, traffic patterns, and any specific WH&S requirements you need to meet. All quotes are competitive, obligation-free, and based on your actual site — not a generic per-square-metre rate.

Yes. All on the Line services warehouses and industrial facilities across Greater Melbourne and surrounding areas, including the western, northern, southern, and eastern industrial precincts. Common areas we work in include Dandenong South, Laverton North, Campbellfield, Tullamarine, Clayton, and Braeside.

Not sure if we cover your location? Call us on 1300 057 086 and we'll confirm availability for your site.