What color in the HMIS indicates a physical hazard?

The color that indicates a physical hazard in the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is indeed orange. In the HMIS system, colors are used to convey different types of hazards related to materials handled in a workplace. Physical hazards can include risks such as fire, explosions, or other danger that may arise from the physical characteristics of materials.

Orange specifically highlights hazards related to physical risks, alerting workers to conditions that may pose immediate dangers during the handling, storage, or use of certain substances. This is part of an effective communication strategy to enhance safety awareness and ensure that personnel are appropriately trained to recognize and respond to various hazards.