Identify the safety color code.
Identification should include the safety color code:
- Yellow—designates caution of a physical hazard
- Green—marks the location of first aid/safety equipment
- Orange—indicates hazardous parts of equipment that can cause injury
- Red —marks the location of firefighting equipment; also used to mean "danger" or "stop"
- Blue—indicates information signs/bulletin boards
- Ivory—marks hazardous features such as sharp edges of tools
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the meaning of each of the colors in the safety color code?
- Why are colors used to convey safety zones?