Yellow paint

[SKJ25POL]

Does anybody recall what standard or code requires monorail cranes to be painted yellow?
Could you please reference the Standard or code, year and section and page stated?
I forgot where I have seen that but client demanding the reference,

Thank you so much

 

[SKJ25POL]

Just wanted to add that what I meant by monorail is the Trolley hoist steel beams.

 

[JAE]

If in the US have you checked OSHA’s website?

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[FLCraneBuilder]

The traditional Safety Yellow applies to the MOVING machinery only, not fixed structures.
and there area number of owners that dictate their own colors
although they stay in the realm of "high visibility"

 

[FLCraneBuilder]

a bit more on the colors; Ref Hoist Manufacturers
Detroit Hoist - paints their hoists Gray or Gray with blue accents
R&M - Yellow with black
Stahl - Green & Black
De-Mag - Blue
Acco - Yellow
Harington - Orange
Yale - Yellow & Black
Shaw-Box - Blue & Black
Budgit Chain Hoist - Orange / Black

 

[SKJ25POL]

JAE (Structural), yes the project is in U.S.
I don't have a copy of OSHA but when googled didn't find any useful info.


FLCraneBuilder (Industrial),
Thank you for your response and was wondering if you know this painting thing is where in Standards or Codes?
Is it mandatory?
The client doesn't want to paint the temporary trolley beam unless is mandated by some Standards or Codes!

 

[JAE]

Here's an interpretation letter from OSHA that sort of speaks generally to your question:

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2003-08-19

OSHA appears to only require red color for flammable situations and yellow for personal danger situations:

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.144

There is also a standard (ANSI Z535.1 which includes these color usages:
[blue]What is ANSI Z535.1?
ANSI Z535.1 American National Standard for Safety Colors is one of six individual standards that make up ANSI Z535.
ANSI Z535.1 is a standard that describes the color codes that can be used on accident prevention signs, labels, and tags. This also includes the marking and location of first aid equipment, fire extinguishers, trip/slip hazards, and other potential hazards or safety equipment.
ANSI Z535.1 color codes are set for nine colors and their combinations.
The use cases for each color are as follows:

Red: fire protection equipment, danger signs, containers of flammable liquids, stop buttons and switches, and lights at barricades
Orange: signs and equipment designating dangerous or energized machines or equipment
Yellow: physical hazards including those concerning falling, tripping, and striking, and designating caution
Green: designates safety information and first aid equipment
Blue: designates information not immediately safety related, such as property or security policies
Black, Grey, Purple, White, and combinations of Black, White and/or Yellow: the use cases of these colors may be defined by the end user​

Using ANSI Z535.1 color codes helps to create a unified look for these hazards and equipment, which could help to increase a worker’s recognition of them and increase necessary reaction time to hazards or emergencies.[/blue]

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[SKJ25POL]

JAE (Structural),
Thank you so very much for all information.
My apology for delay in response since I was traveling to field and in field.
Very good information. Great help, thank very much.

Skj