1 Introduction
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1.4 Notation conventions
1.4.1 Hazard communication system
Warnings in this technical file are displayed as follows.
1.4.1.1 Warning relating to section
Warnings relating to sections refer to entire chapters or sections, sub-sec-
tions or several paragraphs within this technical file. Warnings relating to
sections use the following format:
WARNING
Type of danger!
Source of the danger and outcome.
► Action
► Action
1.4.1.2 Embedded warning information
Embedded warnings refer to a particular part within a section. These warn-
ings apply to smaller units of information than the warnings relating to sec-
tions. Embedded warnings use the following format:
DANGER!
Instruction for avoiding a dangerous situation.
1.4.1.3 Signal words and pictograms
The following signal words are used:
Signal word
Definition
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates measures to be taken to prevent damage to property.
Table 1: Signal words in warning notices
