General information about this manual
Safety warning symbols
Issued: February 2013
ESE 607 / 957 DBG (ES) DIN
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1.2
Safety warning symbols
The safety warning symbol indicates that a source of danger
exists. The safety warning symbols used in the work area of
the machine/plant and the entire technical documentation
correspond to the Council Directive 92/58/EEC - Minimum
requirements for the provision of safety and/or health signs at
work.
General hazard warning
This warning symbol indicates activities where several causes
can lead to risks.
Potentially explosive materials
This warning symbol indicates activities during which there is an
explosive hazard, possibly with lethal consequences.
Dangerous electrical voltage
This warning symbol indicates that the danger of an electric
shock, possibly with lethal consequences, exists.
Toxic substances
This warning symbol indicates that danger from toxic substances,
possibly with lethal consequences, exists.
Warning of environmentally damaging substances
This warning symbol indicates that the environment could be
endangered, possibly with catastrophic consequences.
Hot surfaces warning
This warning symbol indicates that the danger of burns, possibly
with lasting consequences, exists.