1、 Collection of SANS standards in electronic format (PDF) 1. Copyright This standard is available to staff members of companies that have subscribed to the complete collection of SANS standards in accordance with a formal copyright agreement. This document may reside on a CENTRAL FILE SERVER or INTRA
2、NET SYSTEM only. Unless specific permission has been granted, this document MAY NOT be sent or given to staff members from other companies or organizations. Doing so would constitute a VIOLATION of SABS copyright rules. 2. Indemnity The South African Bureau of Standards accepts no liability for any
3、damage whatsoever than may result from the use of this material or the information contain therein, irrespective of the cause and quantum thereof. ISBN 978-0-626-20166-1 SANS 10140-1:2008Edition 2.1Any reference to SABS 0140-1 is deemedto be a reference to this standard(Government Notice No. 1373 of
4、 8 November 2002)SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Identification colour marking Part 1: General Published by Standards South Africa 1 dr lategan road groenkloof private bag x191 pretoria 0001 tel: 012 428 7911 fax: 012 344 1568 international code + 27 12 www.stansa.co.za Standards South Africa SANS 1
5、0140-1:2008 Edition 2.1 Table of changes Change No. Date Scope Amdt 1 2008 Amended to change the designation of SABS standards to SANS standards and to update a referenced standard. Acknowledgement Standards South Africa wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance derived from publications of the
6、following organizations: British Standards Institution International Organization for Standardization Foreword This South African standard was approved by National Committee StanSA TC 5120.16, Industrial safety colours, in accordance with procedures of Standards South Africa, in compliance with anne
7、x 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement. This document was published in April 2008. This document supersedes SABS 0140-1:1978 (edition 2). A vertical line in the margin shows where the text has been technically modified by amendment No. 1. SANS 10140-1:2008 Edition 2.1 1 Preface There is a need (caused by the
8、growth of work forces that lack a common language) to standardize a system, that does not require the use of words, of giving information and cautionary warnings. Output of production is to a great extent dependent on the health of personnel. One factor that is essential to the maintenance of health
9、 and of a steady flow of work is the elimination of danger to personnel. The use of colour identification as a means of speedy recognition and a warning of danger, is obviously valuable contributing factor in the reduction of industrial accidents. However, in the case of accident prevention, other e
10、fficient and established safety measures should not be replaced by, but should be used in conjunction with colour identification. This code must, therefore, be regarded as supplementary to any regulations laid down for public safety. One essential factor of any such form of identification is that th
11、ere should be uniformity of the colour schemes used in plants and organizations as this promotes greater safety, lessens the chance of error, and warns against hazards caused by the mishandling of materials. In the past, lack of uniformity has often been responsible for the destruction of property a
12、nd injury to personnel. It is, however, important to note that the number of colour identifications in the field of vision of workers should be kept to a minimum. This will avoid confusion and fatigue, and provide greater emphasis on the markings that are finally used. The International Organization
13、 for Standardization (of which the Republic of South Africa is a member) has published recommendations regarding the use of colour codes, and the range and application of the colours given in this code are based on these recommendations. Education is an essential part of any system for giving inform
14、ation. On premises where colour identification is adopted (whether it be for safety, identification, or informatory purposes), it is essential that a program of education be applied. Education programs should be competently administered, and should be of such a nature that no personnel are allowed t
15、o work in any area of a factory or industrial plant until they are fully conversant with all relevant colour codes. Finally, it is felt that, by the adoption of the colour identifications given in this code, and by its acceptance and use on a national scale, work personnel and the country as a whole
16、 will benefit. SANS 10140-1:2008 Edition 2.1 2 Contents Page Acknowledgement Foreword Preface . 1 1 Scope . 3 2 Characters 3 3 Safety signs 4 Appendix A Applicable standards 6 SANS 10140-1:2008 Edition 2.1 3 Identification colour marking Part 1: General 1 Scope 1.1 This part of the code of practice
17、covers the recommended type and size of characters used (in conjunction with the relevant colour markings) for identification purposes. NOTE The titles of the standards referred to by number in this part of the code are given in appendix A. 2 Characters 2.1 Type and size When characters are required
18、 to be used in conjunction with the colour identifications given in this code, use indelible and legible letters and numerals of the following type and size: a) Type face. The type face for the characters should be HELVETICA MEDIUM (see figure 1). b) Size. Ensure that the height of the characters is
19、 as large as possible consistent with good balance and legibility. Base the enlargement and reduction (as relevant) in the size of lower case characters on the “x” height of the type face, which, as shown in figure 1, excludes the ascenders and descenders. The characters given in figure 1 are shown
20、in the correct relative proportions and should be so enlarged or reduced (as relevant) that these proportions are maintained. Table 1 gives the approximate maximum distances at which lower case characters of a range of “x“ heights can be read by persons of normal vision and under good lighting condi
21、tions. SANS 10140-1:2008 Edition 2.1 4 Table 1 Approximate maximum viewing distance of characters 1 2 “x“ height of lower case Approximate maximum viewing distance mm m 20 40 60 15 30 45 80 120 60 80 2.2 Use 2.2.1 Capital Use capitals for short warning or mandatory statements, e.g. STOP HAZARD AHEAD
22、 DANGER SLOW KEEP LEFT 2.2.2 Lower case Use lower case characters to qualify statements or provide information additional to short warning or mandatory statements, e.g. STOP shunting in progress DANGER slippery road ahead ACID SLUDGE goggles must be worn 3 Safety signs 3.1 Any safety sign used in co
23、njunction with this code should comply with the relevant requirements of SANS 1186-1. Amdt 1 SANS 10140-1:2008 Edition 2.1 5 Figure 1 Characters SANS 10140-1:2008 Edition 2.1 6 AppendixA Applicable standards Reference is made to the latest issue of the following standard: SANS 1186-1, Symbolic safety signs Part 1: Standard signs and general requirements. Amdt 1 Standards South Africa
