Lab Safety Colors

There are many different colors that indicate safety hazards and precautions in the lab.

Safety Red means Danger and/or Stop.

Safety Yellow means caution, and yellow and black stripes are used to mark traffic patterns.

Safety Orange identifies dangerous of parts of machines or energized equipment.

Safety Green designates safety and the location of first aid and safety equipment.

Safety Blue identifies safety information used on informational signs and bulletin boards.

Safety Purple represents radiation hazards.