disclaims any and all liability (excluding liability for our Product Warranty contained in our Terms and Conditions) for any sign selected by a customer and shall not be responsible for any personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of signs purchased from it or for the independent interpretation made of any applicable federal, state or local laws or regulations, any worksite specific rules or regulations, and/or any applicable safety standards (including, without limitation, ANSI and/or OSHA standards). It is the customer’s sole responsibility to identify the hazard(s) that may be present and select one or more signs (stock or custom) that accurately identify their specific hazard(s) and complies with any applicable federal, state or local laws or regulations, any worksite specific rules or regulations and/or any applicable safety standards (including, without limitation, ANSI and/or OSHA standards).

does not recommend or specify the use of a specific safety sign because it does not have knowledge of the hazard(s) our customers are identifying. NFPA 170: Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols is a safety standard that defines fire safety, emergency, and other related safety symbols for use in signage, diagrams, and plans. NFPA 704: Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response is a safety standard that defines how hazardous materials are identified for emergency responders. The colors used are blue, red, and yellow, and each stand for a unique type of hazard. The NFPA color codes for the NFPA 704 standard identify the type of hazard that a material presents. NFPA 704 defines a code of colors, numbers, and symbols for emergency personnel to identify hazardous materials. The NFPA hazard rating system is part of NFPA 704: Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response.

For more information about the NFPA and its programs, visit NFPA's Website What does the NFPA hazard rating system mean? This national program’s goal is to increase fire and electrical safety awareness by highlighting a specific safety topic each year. The sign, with the meaning of its colors and numbers, is part of a larger standard maintained by the NFPA.Īs part of a greater outreach program, the NFPA sponsors Fire Prevention Week every October. The widely identifiable NFPA Diamond is a type of safety sign that emergency responders use to quickly identify dangers posed by hazardous materials. Established in 1896 as a way to standardize the use of fire sprinkler systems, the NFPA’s scope grew to include building design, rescue response, electrical codes, and other safety concerns. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) is a global, non-profit organization that promotes safety standards, education, training, and advocacy on fire and electrical-related hazards.

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