Until a vaccine is found, 'social distancing' is one of the main tools the world is using to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and in the UK people are recommended to keep 2m apart.

Markings have appeared on floors in shops and other public spaces to indicate the space to people should keep around themselves to ensure the safety of everyone.

Whether it is the supermarket, petrol station or on public transport, we all have to adhere to the rules and equally important the signage, floor markings and taped areas.

Leeds-based Rocol (www.rocol.com), which develops, manufactures and markets technically advanced industrial lubricants and line marking systems, has introduced its ‘Safe Step industrial’ tape for marking out ‘safe-distancing’ areas in the workplace.

It is quick and easy to apply and provides an effective and durable anti-slip surface. Perfect for indoor use on floors, doorways, entrances, machinery platforms, ramps, steps and walkways, the hard-wearing Safe Step is available in 18.25m rolls with various widths that include 25, 50, 100 and 150mm.

To exercise a responsible health and safety policy in the workplace and to abide by the self-distancing advice from the UK Government and the World Health Organisation, Safe Step in available now