Handrail color? 1

[ctroyp]

Is there a standard for what color handrails should be on mezzanines, catwalks, and stairs? Also, is there a color standard for moving objects (orange,) machine guarding (yellow,) etc? For industrial use. For my future reference, how is it best to look up these standards?

 

[safetydan]

The OSHA CFR does not designate a color for the use in hand rails, mid-rails or toe boards. It is a general industrial practice to paint them a contrasting color (yellow) to distinguish them from other areas of your facility.

Machine guarding also does not have to be a certain color. Most machine guards are the same color as the machine, so it is really user option.

Movable objects are usually something you want to have as a contrasting color in order to separate it from other non-moving objects. This is simply a safety factor and a best practice, and not a standard.

The best place to look up OSHA standards is on the OSHA website,

http://www.osha.gov

and go their standards link. All the OSHA standards are searchable and all are free to use. Other standards, NFPA, ANSI, etc. are by subscription.

Hope this helps.

safetydan

 

[ctroyp]

Thank you Dan for your reply--very helpful.
Troy