H&S 2958, Operator'S Manual

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2 Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER , WARNING , and CAUTION
with the safety messages. The appropriate
signal word for each message has been
selected using the following guidelines:
This Safety Alert sym-
bol means
ATTENTION!
BE ALERT!
YOUR
SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important
safety messages on the Bale Processor
and in the manual. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
Accidents Disable and Kill
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
DANGER -
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or seri-
ous injury. This signal word is to be limited to
the most extreme situations, typically for ma-
chine components that, for functional purpos-
es, cannot be guarded.
WARNING -
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION -
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against un-
safe practices.
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