AS 1318:1985
Use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of certain equipment in industry (known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code) (incorporating Amdt 1)

Standard No.

AS 1318:1985

Release Date

1985

Published By

Standard Association of Australia （SAA）

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

AS 1318:1985(R1986)

Latest

AS 1318:1985(R1986)

Replace

AS 1318-1972

Scope

Defines the colours for specific equipment in connection with accident prevention and information signs, and recommends the colours to be used for particular purposes. Red, yellow, green and blue are specified and the chromaticity limits for the colours

AS 1318:1985 Referenced Document

• AS 1216 Dangerous goods classification labels
• AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment*， 1994-04-18 Update
• AS 1345 Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts*， 1995-03-05 Update
• AS 1743 Road signs — Specifications*， 2023-10-13 Update
• AS 2700 General purpose color standards
• BS 5252 Framework for colour co-ordination for building purposes

AS 1318:1985 history

• 0000 AS 1318:1985(R1986)
• 1985 AS 1318:1985 Use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of certain equipment in industry (known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code) (incorporating Amdt 1)