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SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of signal words
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially
DANGER, WARNING and hazardous situation that, if not
CAUTION with the safety messages. Avoided, could result in death or
The appropriate signal word for each serious injury, and includes hazards
has been selected using the that are exposed when guards are
following guidelines: removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe procedures.
DANGER:
Indicates a
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
Imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
that, if not avoided, will result in in minor or moderate injury. It may
death or serious injury. This signal also be used to alert against unsafe
word is to be limited to the most practices.
extreme situations typically for
machine components which, for
functional purposes cannot be guarded.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of
equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought
and more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following
precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that in not readable or is
missing. Location of such decals is indicated in this booklet.
For your safety, before operating the winches on your fish house frame, check all clamps to guarantee
they are tight. Failure to do so may result in bodily injury.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be a responsible adult familiar and trained in this equipment’s operations.
Do not allow persons
to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your
fish house frame
.
Observe all safety signs and practice the instructions on them. Never exceed the limits of a piece of
machinery. If its ability to do a job or, or to do so safely, is in question
–
DON’T TRY IT.
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