The safety colors used for floors depend on the specific application, but white and red are commonly used for floor markings.
Here's a breakdown of how different colors are typically used on floors for safety purposes:
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White: White is often used to mark general production areas, workstations, equipment locations, aisles, carts, floor displays, and racks. It essentially defines boundaries and pathways for normal operations.
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Red: Red is designated for highlighting fire protection equipment (like fire extinguishers), as well as areas indicating defects, scrap, rework, or "red tag" areas needing attention. It signifies danger or areas needing immediate correction.
It's important to note that specific regulations and standards (like those from OSHA in the United States or similar bodies in other countries) dictate the precise color coding requirements for floor markings in workplaces. The specific use-cases and combinations of colors may change based on these standards or company specific requirements.
