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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 978-0-626-20168-5 SANS 10140-2:2008Edition 2.3Any reference to SABS 0140-2 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 2: Identification of hazards and equipment in work situations 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 + 2
5、7 12 www.stansa.co.za Standards South Africa SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 Table of changes Change No. Date Scope Amdt 1 1982 Amended to change the subclause dealing in the use of cornflower blue. Amdt 2 1994 Amended to include an additional colour and to clarify the use of the colour cornflower blu
6、e. Amdt 3 2008 Amended to change the designation of SABS standards to SANS standards, to move reference to legislation to the foreword and to update a referenced standard. Acknowledgement Standards South Africa wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance derived from publications of the following
7、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 annex 3 of the
8、 WTO/TBT agreement. This document was published in April 2008. This document supersedes SABS 0140-2:1978 (first revision). A vertical line in the margin shows where the text has been technically modified by amendment Nos 2 and 3. A reference is made in 2.1(a) to “national legislation”. In South Afri
9、ca this means the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993). Amdt 3 A reference is made in 2.1(b) to “national legislation”. In South Africa this means the Mines and Works Act, 1956 (Act No. 27 of 1956). Amdt 3 SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 1 Preface There is a need (caused by th
10、e 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 heal
11、th 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 a valuable contributing factor in the reduction of industrial accidents. However, in the case of accident prevention, oth
12、er efficient 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 tha
13、t there 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 proper
14、ty and 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 Organiza
15、tion 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 in
16、formation. 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 allow
17、ed to 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 w
18、hole will benefit. SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 2 Contents Page Acknowledgement Foreword Preface 1 1 Scope 3 2 Definition . 3 3 Colours 3 4 Applicability of colours . 4 Appendix A Applicable standards 15 SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 3 Identification colour marking Part 2: Identification of hazards
19、 and equipment in work situations 1 Scope 1.1 This part of the code of practice covers recommendations for the identification of hazards and equipment in work situations. NOTE a) The standards referred to in this part of the code are listed in appendix A. b) The user should consult SANS 1186-1 regar
20、ding the usage and placement of symbolic safety signs. Amdt 3 2 Definition 2.1 For the purposes of this part of the code the following definition applies: work situation a work situation includes the following: a) factories (as defined in the current national legislation (see foreword); Amdt 3 b) ha
21、rbours; c) mines (as defined in the current national legislation (see foreword); Amdt 3 d) offices; e) railway yards; f) warehouses; g) works 3 Colours 3.1 Ensure that the colours used match the appropriate colours of SANS 1091 given in columns 2 and 3 of table 1. SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 4 3.2
22、 If improvement of the visibility of the appropriate colour is required, use white or black to provide the contrast (see figures 1-4). Table 1 Colours 1 2 3 SANS 1091 Colour Colour No Colour name Blue F29 Cornflower blueGreen E14 Emerald green Green H10 Brilliant green Orange B26 Light orange Red A1
23、1 Signal red Yellow B49 Golden yellow Amdt 24 Applicability of colours 4.1 Blue In addition to the basic colour for water (brilliant green) cornflower blue is used as a colour code indicator to identify drinking water (see SANS 10140-3, table 1). Cornflower blue should not be used as such for any ot
24、her identification. Amdt 1 NOTE The basic colour of the pipe containing the water is brilliant green. Cornflower blue bands are painted on the basic colour at appropriate intervals. The tap may also be painted cornflower blue. Amdt 2 4.2 Green 4.2.1 Use Restrict the use of emerald green (when releva
25、nt, in conjunction with white lettering, stripes, or edging (whichever provides the most effective contrast to the surroundings) to the identification of a) the location of safety and first aid equipment; b) emergency exits and safety areas; c) informatory signs; d) starting devices on electrical eq
26、uipment; and e) miscellaneous safe conditions. 4.2.2 Typical Examples (see also figure 1) a) Location of safety and first aid equipment 1) Location of first aid facilities, including stretchers 2) Location of gas masks and rescue equipment 3) Safety deluge showers or their location SANS 10140-2:2008
27、 Edition 2.3 5 b) Emergency exits and safety areas 1) Emergency and other exits 2) Areas of freedom from danger, e.g. safety refuges in quarries and steelworks (preferably shown by the block form of a shelter or shed) c) Informatory signs 1) Safety instruction signs 2) Information signs 3) Direction
28、al signs d) Starting devices on electrical equipment. Starting devices on electrical equipment that is used for the control of machinery. e) Miscellaneous safe conditions 1) Entrances 2) Equipment stores and storage areas 3) Locker rooms 4) Offices 5) Parking areas 6) Toilets 4.3 Orange 4.3.1 Use Re
29、strict the use of light orange to the identification of a) electrical switchgear; b) electrical services; and c) exposed and rotating machine parts. 4.3.2 Typical Examples (see also figure 2) a) Electrical switchgear. All electrical switchgear other than starting and stopping devices and emergency s
30、top controls. b) Electrical services. Al conduit and allied fittings. SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 6 c) Exposed and rotating machine parts 1) The inside surfaces of casings and guards of equipment and machinery that constitute a hazard (marked in such a way as to indicate when the casing or guard i
31、s not completely closed). NOTE The outside of such surfaces should be of a colour that provides an effective contrast to light orange and, when relevant, to adjacent surfaces. 2) The surfaces of protruding shafts, faces of exposed gearwheels, and any exposed rotating part of a machine. 4.4 Red 4.4.1
32、 Use Restrict the use of signal red (when relevant, in conjunction with white lettering, stripes, or edging (whichever provides the most effective contrast to the surroundings) to the identification of a) danger; b) fire protection equipment and apparatus other than fire extinguishers; c) stopping d
33、evices on electrical equipment that is used for the control of machinery; and d) emergency devices for stopping machinery. 4.4.2 Typical Examples (see also figure 3) a) Danger 1) Flashing red lights at rail crossings 2) Danger signs 3) Stores for explosives and other dangerous substances; 4) Barrica
34、des and obstructions prohibiting the passage of persons, vehicles, or materials. 4.5 Yellow 4.5.1 Use Restrict the use of golden yellow (when relevant, in conjunction with black) to the identification of a) objects and places where caution should be exercised; b) places where radiation hazards from
35、radio-active materials exist; and c) housekeeping markings. SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 7 4.5.2 Typical Examples (see also figure 4) a) Objects and places where caution should be exercised 1) Industrial locomotives and other forms of mobile equipment that may constitute a hazard 2) Barricades and
36、temporary constructions that define the limits of an area in which caution should be exercised 3) Low headroom caused by the presence of structures, pipes, etc. 4) crane lifting hooks 5) Changes in floor level and other similar tripping hazards 6) Demarcation of “No parking“ areas on the floor below
37、 fire equipment and electrical switchgear panels 7) Locations of explosive substances b) Places where radiation hazards from radio-active materials exist (see relevant symbolic sign in SANS 1186-1) Amdt 3 1) Rooms and areas (outside or inside buildings) where radio-active materials are stored or han
38、dled, or that have been contaminated with a radio-active material 2) Burial grounds and storage areas for contaminated materials and equipment 3) Disposal cans for contaminated materials 4) Contaminated equipment that is not placed in special storage c) Housekeeping markings 1) Definition of walkway
39、s, etc. 2) Demarcation of clear areas SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 8 Figure 1 Examples of application of green SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 9 Figure 2 Example of application of orange SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 10 Amdt 3 Figure 3 Examples of application of red (continued) SANS 10140-2:2008 Edit
40、ion 2.3 11 Amdt 3 Figure 3 Examples of application of red (concluded) SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 12 Figure 4 Examples of application of yellow (continued) SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 13 Amdt 3 Figure 4 Examples of application of yellow (continued) SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 14 Amdt 3 Figure
41、4 Examples of application of yellow (concluded) SANS 10140-2:2008 Edition 2.3 15 AppendixA Applicable standards Reference is made to the latest issues of the following standards: SANS 1091, National colour standard. SANS 1186-1, Symbolic safety signs Part 1: Standard signs and general requirements. Amdt 3 SANS 10140-3, Identification colour markings Part 3: Contents of pipelines. Standards South Africa
