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NFPA Symbol

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association 

What is the NFPA 704 Hazard Diamond?

NFPA Symbol quickly identifying the specific hazards of a material and the severity of the hazard.

It will helpful to respond in emergency. Heigher the number in section means high in hazard.

The system addresses the 

  • Fire Hazard (Top, Red)
  • Health hazard (Left, Blue)
  • Instability (Right, Yellow)
  • Special hazards (Bottom, White)

It presented from short-term, acute exposures that could occur as a result of a fire, spill, or similar emergency.

NFPA Labels







Where to place NFPA Symbol?

NFPA Symbol should be visible in case of emergency to respond accordingly.

  • At entrance/exit of handling/storage facility.
  • Production Premises.
  • Operator/Engineers office 
  • Control room


Refer Chemical wise NFPA hazard: Click here

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