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2.7
Labeling of safety messages
In this document the safety instructions and property damage messages
are designed according both to the internationally used safety conventions
as well as to the
ANSI Z535
standard.
·
The
Section Safety Messages
at the beginning of a chapter are
pinpointed particularly and 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. In the safety message, the nature of the hazard is
indicated.
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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Signal words in safety messages on property damage
Safety sign
Sort of warning or principle
Warning of property damage by electrostatic discharge
Table 17: Safety signs in safety messages on property damage
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