In a standard hazard placard, Position 1 corresponds to which hazard category?

In a standard hazard placard, Position 1 corresponds to which hazard category?

• A. Health (blue)
• B. Flammability (red)
• C. Reactivity (yellow)
• D. Special information (white)

Answer: (A)

Hazard placards use a diamond with four colored sections to convey primary hazards at a glance. The top section is blue and represents health hazards, the left section red is for flammability, the right section yellow is for reactivity, and the bottom section white covers any special information. Position 1 refers to the top segment, so it communicates health hazards. That’s why Health (blue) is the correct category. The other colors correspond to different hazards, which is why they don’t fit Position 1.

Hazard placards use a diamond with four colored sections to convey primary hazards at a glance. The top section is blue and represents health hazards, the left section red is for flammability, the right section yellow is for reactivity, and the bottom section white covers any special information. Position 1 refers to the top segment, so it communicates health hazards. That’s why Health (blue) is the correct category. The other colors correspond to different hazards, which is why they don’t fit Position 1.