SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger!
Consequences of non-compliance
Measures to prevent danger
…
•
Warning sign:
Points out the danger
•
Signal word:
Indicates the severity of the danger
•
Type and source of danger:
Indicates the type and source of the danger
•
Consequences:
Describes the consequences of non-compliance
•
Prevention:
States how the danger can be avoided
Table 2: Risk classes according to ANSI Z535.6-2006
Warning sign, signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that will result in serious
injury or death if not avoided.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that may result in serious
injury or death if not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that may result in minor to
moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
Property damage: The product or the surrounding area
could get damaged.
1.3.2
Symbols
The following symbols indicate important information that is not safety-relevant but
increases the comprehensibility of the documentation.
Table 3: Meaning of the symbols
Symbol
Meaning
If this information is not observed, the product cannot be used and/or
operated as designed.
Single, independent action
1.
2.
3.
Numbered steps:
The numbers indicate that the action steps are subsequent.
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