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DHOLLANDIA
1.3
UNDERSTANDING SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS
Many safety signs and symbols used in this manual are based on international standards, others refer to specific situations or
actions. Consult section 9.1 for an overview of signs and symbols used in DHOLLANDIA manuals, and their meaning. Make
sure you understand these signs and symbols prior to starting the installation.
Examples of standard ANSI
signs
Examples of DHOLLANDIA
purpose made signs
Please take special notice of the following signs used in the manual. They indicate the likelihood and severity of a potential injury if
a person fails to follow the instructions presented on the safety sign.
WARNING
Failure to understand and to follow the instructions in this manual can put the operator and any bystanders at great risk of
serious bodily injury and death.
Prior to operating the wheelchair lift, make sure you understand the safety and warning signs used and read them in conjunction
with the instructions in this manual.
If in doubt, DO NOT operate the wheelchair lift. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.
NOTICE
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. [white letters on red background]
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury. [black letters on orange background]
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury. [black letters on yellow background]
NOTICE: is used to address practices not related to physical injury. [white letters on blue
background]
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: indicate general instructions relative to safe work practices, reminders
of proper safety procedures, or the location of safety equipment. [white letters on green
background]
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
accompany this sign shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm. [free-standing, or on back-ground
colours red, orange, yellow or black]
