Safety
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Safety
This chapter lists all the generally applicable safety instructions and technical information. Further-
more, every other chapter contains specific safety instructions and technical information. All
instructions and information must be observed and followed during the various phases of the prod-
uct's lifecycle (installation, operation, maintenance, transport etc.). The operator is responsible for
ensuring that personnel follow these instructions and guidelines.
Instructions and safety
information
This manual uses instructions and safety information for preventing injury and damage to property.
To make this clear for the personnel, the instructions and safety information are distinguished as
follows:
Instructions
Instructions are indented by 10 mm and printed in 10pt bold script. Instructions contain text refer-
ring to previous text or particular sections of chapters, or highlight brief instructions. Example:
For machines approved for work in explosion zones, please refer to the
“Explosion protection in accordance with the .... regulation” chapter.
Safety information
Safety information is indented by 5 mm and printed in 12pt bold script. Information only referring
to damage to property is printed in gray.
Information referring to personal injury is printed in black and always accompanied by a danger
symbol. Danger, prohibition or instruction symbols are used as safety symbols. Example:
The safety symbols conform to the generally valid guidelines and regulations, for example DIN and
ANSI.
Each safety instruction begins with one of the following signal words:
Safety instructions begin with a signal word and description of the hazard, followed by the hazard
source and potential consequences, and end with information on preventing it.
Example:
Beware of rotating parts!
The moving rotor can crush and sever limbs. Switch off the
machine and let the rotor come to a rest.
Danger sym-
bol: general
hazard
Danger sym-
bol, e.g. elec-
trical current
Prohibition
symbol, e.g.
keep out
Instruction
symbol, e.g.
wear protec-
tive clothing
Signal word
Meaning
Danger
Serious or fatal injuries can occur.
Warning
Serious injuries can occur.
Caution
Injuries can occur.
Caution
(Instruction
without
symbol)
Serious damage to property can occur, including irreparable damage.
Table 2-1: Signal words and what they mean
