Pertains to color codes used on safety signs, labels and tags, as well as for the identification and location of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, traffic aisleways, stumbling and tripping hazards, radiation, etc., that have been developed in the past by a large number of industrial firms and other organizations. Generally speaking, although these color codes have given give satisfaction to those using them in individual plants. They suffer, however, from lack of uniformity among plants or organizations. As a result, spontaneity of action in times of emergency can be lost, particularly by employees who have moved from one plant to another, when each has a different system. This standard sets forth the specifications and test methods for safety colors in order to establish