There are two sides to a pylon that can be switched out individually. There is a system of flags and wrist bands that ensure people don’t climb the wrong side when set to work. You only climb past the signs you have a matching wristband for.
It could be that, or something else. All the markers I’m used to seeing were geometric shapes rather than hearts but a permit to work could easily say only work or apparatus identified with a green heart on a yellow circle. That would make it clear. Especially as you can’t work operationally in the electrical industry if you’re colourblind.