Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards; Textiles; Sawmills; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards for Shipyard Employment
Summary
OSHA is proposing new rules to standardize the colors and markings used to warn workers about physical hazards in textiles, sawmills, and shipyards. The consistent color coding system is designed to help workers quickly recognize dangers like moving machinery, electrical hazards, and other risks, potentially reducing workplace injuries and deaths.
Key Points
- 1The rule establishes a standard color code system (like using yellow for caution or red for danger) that must be used to mark physical hazards in three high-risk industries: textiles, sawmills, and shipyards
- 2Workers in these industries will be able to recognize hazards more quickly because the warning colors will be consistent across all workplaces, rather than each company using different systems
- 3Companies in textiles, sawmills, and shipyards will need to update their safety marking practices to comply with the new federal standards
- 4The public comment period runs from July 1, 2025 to September 3, 2025, allowing workers, employers, and safety advocates to provide feedback before the rule becomes final
- 5This regulation aims to prevent workplace accidents and injuries by making it easier for workers to spot dangerous equipment and hazardous areas
Key Dates
July 1, 2025
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