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CISDOC database
Document ID (ISN) | 54625 |
CIS number |
90-1702 |
Year |
1988 |
Convention or series no. |
IAPA S00870
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Title |
Colour in industry |
Bibliographic information |
Industrial Accident Prevention Association, 31st Floor, 2 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3N8, Canada, 1988. 8p. |
Abstract |
This guidance note looks at a classification system for the identification of pipes, that uses colour to distinguish the hazards or purpose of their contents. Other uses of colour include marking restricted areas, identifying physical hazards, separation of work areas, vehicle visibility and indicator lights or buttons. Factors to be considered in colour selection are outlined, together with requirements for personnel training. |
Descriptors (primary) |
safety colours; hazard identification; colour schemes; Canada |
Descriptors (secondary) |
safety training in industry; data sheet |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | Canada |
Subject(s) |
Lighting, colour and vision
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Lighting and colour
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