Tactile ground surface indicators are designed to enable people with impaired vision to identify their own position, hazardous locations and the direction in which to walk. They must, therefore, be installed in safe locations in a consistent manner that facilitates identification by the visually impaired through contact with the feet. Nevertheless, numerous installations in Japan are dangerous, superfluous or create an obstacle for wheelchair users and others. Such situations are increasing overseas, as well. This study seeks to discuss installation errors and ways to correct them. In order to fix errors in Japan’s installation methods, which have now spread around the world, and to promote consistent installation globally there is a need to create standards for appropriate installation and compile them in a manual for distribution around the world.