Title: ANSI vs. OSHA, Which Safety Paint Colors Do I Use? - Performance Industrial
Headings: ANSI vs. OSHA, Which Safety Paint Colors Do I Use?
ANSI vs. OSHA, Which Safety Paint Colors Do I Use?
It all comes down to safety.
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Content: Photoluminescent
Evacuation
While multiple colors can be photoluminescent, these coatings are used to mark exit paths for emergency evaluations during power failures or low-level lighting situations. Fluorescent Orange
Biological Hazard
Use fluorescent orange to identify substances that pose a biological health threat. This may include containers or testing areas for bacteria, bodily tissues, or blood. In addition to OSHA’s recommendations, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) designates the colors that should be used for piping systems. Red
Fire Protection & Sprinkler Piping
Red is for ANSI Class F. This includes sprinkler systems or other fire protection materials. Yellow
Dangerous Materials
Yellow is for ANSI Class D. This group includes materials that are hazardous to life or property because they are easily ignited, toxic, corrosive at high temperature or pressures, produce poisonous gas, or are themselves poisonous. Green
Safe Materials
Green is for ANSI Class S. This group includes those materials involving little or no hazard to life or property. Blue
Protective Materials
Blue is for ANSI Class P. This group includes materials that are piped through plants for the express purpose of being able to prevent or minimize the hazard of dangerous materials. It all comes down to safety. Consistency.