AS 1318-1985 SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code
- Abbreviation
- AS 1318-1985
- Valid from
- 3/05/1985
- Information provider
- Intertek Inform
- Author
- Standards Australia
- Information type
- Australian Standard
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY
Description
This Standard describes the use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of certain equipment in industry. The Standard defines the colours for specific equipment in connection with accident prevention and information signs, and recommends the colours to be used for particular purposes. Red, yellow, green and blue are specified and the chromaticity limits for the colours are included. Each colour is dealt with separately, and typical examples of applications are listed.
Scope
This standard sets out requirements for the use of certain colours for -
- a) the marking of physical hazards;
- b) the identification of certain equipment in industry to be used in connection with accident prevention; and
- c) general information signs.
This resource is cited by:
AS 1318-1985 SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code
This document is CITED BY:
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AS/NZS 1680.1:2006
AS 1318-1985 is cited by AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 Interior and workplace lighting - Part 1: General principles and recommendations