Or. Admin. R. 437-004-1150

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-004-1150 - Safety Colors for Marking Physical Hazards

Color identification.

(1) Red. Use red as the basic color to identify:

(a) Danger. Safety cans or other portable containers of flammable liquids must be red with highly contrasting markings. Provide red lights at barricades and at temporary obstructions. The main or background color of danger signs must be red.

(b) Stop. Emergency stop bars on hazardous machines must be red. Use red for emergency stop buttons or emergency electrical switches with contrasting letters or other markings.

(2) Yellow. Yellow is the basic color to signal caution and to mark physical hazards such as: Striking against, stumbling, falling, tripping, and "caught between."

Or. Admin. R. 437-004-1150

OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295