Superior Graphix - OSHA Recommended Color Coding for Tags and Signs

OSHA COLOR CODES		Standard Number: Standard Title: SubPart Title:	1910.145(f)AppA Recommended color coding General Environmental Controls
While the OSHA standards do not specifically mandate colors to be used on accident prevention tags, the following color scheme is recommended by OSHA for meeting the requirements of this section:
DANGER	Red, or predominantly red, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color. Indicates a hazardous situation which has high probability of death or severe injury. Should not be used for property damage unless personal injury risk is present.

CAUTION	Yellow, or predominantly yellow, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color. Indicates a hazardous situation which may cause minor or moderate injury.

WARNING	Orange, or predominantly orange, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color. Indicates a hazardous situation which has some probability of death or serious injury.

BIOLOGICAL HAZARD	Fluorescent orange or orange-red, or predominantly so, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
Additional colors (not specified by OSHA) but accepted industry wide:
NOTICE	Indicates a statement of company policy relating to the safety of personnel or protection of property. NOTICE must not be associated directly with a hazard or used in place of CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER.

GENERAL SAFETY	Indicates instructions of a general nature relative to safe work practices, proper safety procedures, and safety equipment location.