1 Safety
1.3.1. Safety signals, general
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1.3 Safety related instructions
1.3.1. Safety signals, general
General
This section specifies all dangers that may arise from performing the work detailed in the
manual. Each danger is detailed in its own section consisting of:
•
A caption specifying the danger level (DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION) and the
type of danger.
•
A brief description of what will happen if the operator/service personnel
do not
eliminate the danger.
•
An instruction of how to eliminate the danger to facilitate performing the activity at
hand.
Danger levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the danger levels used throughout this
manual.
Symbol
Designation
Signification
danger
DANGER
Warns that an accident
will
occur if the instructions
are not followed, resulting in a serious or fatal injury
and/or severe damage to the product. It applies to
warnings that apply to danger with, for example,
contact with high voltage electrical units, explosion
or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of crushing,
impact, fall from height etc.
warning
WARNING
Warns that an accident
may
occur if the instructions
are not followed, that can lead to serious injury,
possibly fatal, and/or great damage to the product. It
applies to warnings that apply to danger with, for
example, contact with high voltage electrical units,
explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of
crushing, impact, fall from height etc.
Electrical shock
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
The electrocution or electrical shock symbol
indicates electrical hazards which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
caution
CAUTION
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions
are not followed, that can result in injury and/or
damage to the product. It also applies to warnings of
risks that include burns, eye injury, skin injury,
hearing damage, crushing or slipping, tripping,
impact, fall from height etc. Furthermore, it applies to
warnings that include function requirements when
fitting and removing equipment, where there is a risk
of damaging the product or causing a breakdown.
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