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Revision B
Chapter 1:
Safety
Understanding and following safety procedures consistently will help to ensure the safety of machine operators and
bystanders.
1.1
Signal Words
Three signal words,
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words,
IMPORTANT
and
NOTE
, identify non-safety related information.
Signal words are selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 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 be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, could result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.
NOTE:
Provides additional information or advice.
