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3.7
Labeling of safety messages
All safety instructions and safety messages in this document are designed
in accordance with the international safety requirements and the
ANSI
Z535.6
requirements.
·
The
Section Safety Messages
at the beginning of a chapter are
pinpointed particularly and are highlighted by a signal word according to
the degree of endangerment. The kind of danger is specified exactly by
the safety message text and optionally by a specific safety sign.
·
The
Integrated Safety Messages
embedded in operating instructions
are highlighted by a signal word according to the degree of
endangerment. The nature of the hazard is indicated in the safety
message.
Signal words and safety signs in safety messages on personal injury
Signal word
Meaning
Indicates a direct hazard with high risk, which will have as consequence
death or grievous bodily harm if it is not avoided.
Indicates a possible hazard with medium risk, which will have as
consequence death or (grievous) bodily harm if it is not avoided.
Indicates a minor hazard with medium risk, which could have as
consequence personal injury if it is not avoided.
Table 2: Signal words in safety messages on personal injury
Safety sign
Sort of warning or principle
Warning of lethal electrical shock
Principle: Disconnect the power plug
Table 3: Safety signs in messages on personal injury
Signal words and safety signs in safety messages on property
damage
Signal word
Meaning
Indicates a property damage message
Table 4: Signal words in safety messages on property damage
Safety sign
Sort of warning or principle
Warning of property damage by electrostatic discharge
Table 5: Safety signs in safety messages on property damage
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