Colour Code use in Pipeline & Safety
Color codes in safety are essential for quick visual communication. They help workers and personnel instantly recognize hazards. They identify pipelines or systems. They allow people to understand the nature of the risk without needing to read detailed instructions. Here’s why color coding is important in safety:
1. Quick Hazard Identification
- Colors like red instantly signal danger (e.g., fire extinguishers, fire lines).
- Yellow grabs attention for caution or alert.
- Green is associated with safety or first aid.
2. Standardization Across Sites
- Using standardized colors (e.g., per BS 4800, OSHA, or IS codes) ensures consistency across industries and locations, reducing confusion.
3. Emergency Response
- In emergencies, color coding helps responders identify important pipelines (e.g., steam, air, gas) and systems quickly.
4. Reduces Risk of Mistakes
- Workers are less likely to open the wrong valve or disconnect the wrong line when color-coded.
5. Improves Training and Awareness
- Training workers on color codes is easier and more effective than memorizing all the specific risks or pipeline content.
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Basic Identification Colours
| Material | Colour | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Green | 14-C-53 |
| Steam | Crimson Red | 04-D-45 |
| Fire Fighting | Signal Red | 04-E-53 |
| Oils (combustible liquids) | Dark Brown | 06-C-39 |
| Chemicals (treatment) | Orange | 06-E-53 |
| Gases (process and added) | Ochre | 08-C-35 |
| Acids & Alkalis | Purple | 22-D-45 |
| Air | Light Blue | 20-E-51 |
| Process Effluents (drain/vent/flare) | Black | 00-E-53 |
Safety Colours
| Hazard or Sign | Safety/Security Colour | BS 4800 Code Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| SAFETY | Grass Green | 14-C-39 |
| ATTENTION | Golden Yellow | 08-E-51 |
| DANGER | Signal Red | 04-E-53 |
| MANDATORY | Blue | 18-E-53 |
| ALERT | Yellow | 10-E-53 |
| ELECTRICAL SERVICE | Orange | 06-E-51 |
| TRAFFIC LINES | White | 00-E-55 |
