In hospital safety color codes, orange typically indicates?

• A. High risk of injury; Fire protection equipment
• B. Minor risk of injury; Materials handling equipment
• C. No hazard present
• D. Moderate risk of injury; Guarding devices

Answer: (D)

Orange signals a hazard level where there is a moderate risk of injury, and it points to the presence or need for guarding devices on equipment. In hospital safety color schemes, red is for fire protection, yellow for general caution, and orange specifically highlights machinery hazards that require guarding to prevent contact with moving parts. So the best pairing is moderate risk of injury with guarding devices, since the color is used to cue staff to ensure appropriate guards or safety enclosures are in place to protect against injury.