Q: We would like to use colored tape or paint on our floors to designate areas that are to be kept clear. Is there a specific color that we need to use?
A: OSHA specifies that permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked; however it does not specify a color for floor markings. While the standard does not specifically mandate colors to be used on accident prevention tags, the following color scheme is recommended by OSHA for meeting the requirements of this section:
- "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.
