The Colors of Safety
As you drive down the road you'll see all sorts of signs and many different colors. We know that red signs typically indicate a mandate such as STOP or YIELD and yellow signs typically indicate a warning. Safety signs have a color scheme also.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has established rules that define what certain colors mean. This standardization helps people to easily recognize and understand what message the sign or equipment is communicating. Some colors are:
Red
Fire protection equipment
Danger, high risk of severe injury or death
Emergency stops and alarms
Orange
Hazard warnings
Moderate risk of injury
Guarding devices
Blue
Notice of information
No immediate hazard
Green
Safety equipment or information
First-aid equipment or location
Yellow
Caution statements
Minor risk of injury
Material handling equipment
It's important to know the colors of safety when you're working around equipment.