Answer:
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Safety signs are a type of sign designed to warn of hazards, indicate mandatory actions or required use of Personal protective equipment, prohibit actions or objects, identify the location of firefighting or safety equipment, or marking of exit routes.
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Red:
Red is reserved for danger signs and labels. This color signifies a hazardous situation, alerts people they need to stop, or mark off restricted areas.
Orange:
Used to alert people the fact there is dangerous parts of a machine or equipment.
Most commonly used with labels that are placed directly on the machinery, but is also used for wall signs, specifically warning signs.
Yellow:
Yellow signs are used anywhere that caution needs to be used, specifically physical hazards. This includes risks of tripping, falling, getting burned, being caught in a pinch point, experiencing hearing damage, and almost any other common hazard that may be present.
Green:
Green is safety related and means there is no danger present. This color is commonly used for first aid signs or signs indicating exits.
Blue:
Provides information about a particular item or area. This information doesn’t necessarily have to be safety related, such as property policies. Blue signs are also used for signs depicting mandatory actions by the employee and notice signs.
Magenta & Yellow:
These signs using magenta text on a yellow background is used for radioactive materials or equipment that produces radiation.
Black & White:
Used for guiding traffic or telling people which direction to go. Could also be used for housekeeping information in the facility. While not specifically safety related, having this type of signage can directly improve the safety of the facility.
