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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 25. Federal Regulations
Article 151. OSHA Standards

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Appendix A

Recommended Color Coding For

Accident Prevention Tags

While this appendix does not specifically mandate colors to be used on accident prevention tags, the following color scheme is recommended for meeting the requirements of Section 6004:

"DANGER"--Red, or predominantly red, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.

"CAUTION"--Yellow, or predominantly yellow, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.

"WARNING"--Orange, or predominantly orange, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.

"BIOLOGICAL HAZARD"--Fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominantly so, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. New section and Appendix A filed 10-27-87; operative 11-26-87 (Register 87, No. 44). For history of former Section 6004, see Register 80, No. 8.

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