1 Introduction
1.1 Method of presentation
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Danger levels
DANGER
Hazard with a high degree of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Hazard with a medium degree of risk which, if not avoided, can result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Low-risk hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Hazard with a low degree of risk which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to property.
1.1.2
Embedded warnings
Embedded warnings apply to specific actions and are directly integrated into the action.
Structure
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger
Possible consequences in case of non-compliance
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Measures to avoid the danger
Danger levels
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
(see 1.1.1 Warnings pertaining to
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NOTICE
(without warning triangle, see 1.1.1 Warnings pertaining to sections)
1.1.3
Other methods of presentation
The info symbol provides useful information.
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Texts that follow this mark are lists.
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Texts that follow this mark describe activities that are to be carried out in the
specified order.
