What Do the Hazard Colors Mean

Symbols. The four bars are color coded, using the modern color bar symbols with blue indicating the level of health hazard, red for flammability, orange for a physical hazard, and white for Personal Protection. The number ratings range from 0-4.

What are the hazard colors?

• Red: Fire protection equipment. Danger, high risk of injury or death. …
• Orange: Moderate risk of injury. …
• Yellow: Caution statements. …
• Green: Safety equipment or information. …
• Blue: No immediate hazard.
• Red – combustible materials.
• Yellow – oxidizers.
• White – poison or toxic.

What does a 3 in the Blue Diamond mean?

Requires prompt treatment. 3-Can cause serious injury despite medical treatment. 4-Can cause death or major injury despite medical treatment. The red diamond, appearing at the top of the label, conveys Flammability Hazard information.