General
information
Safety
symbols
Status at: April 2016
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Safety symbols
The safety warning symbol indicates that a source of danger
exists. The safety warning symbols used in the work area of
the machine/plant and the entire technical documentation
correspond to the Council Directive 92/58/EEC - Minimum
requirements for the provision of safety and/or health signs
at work.
Warning of a general hazard
This warning symbol indicates activities where several caus-
es can lead to risks.
Potentially explosive materials
This warning symbol indicates activities during which there is
an explosive hazard, possibly with lethal consequences.
Dangerous electrical voltage
This warning symbol indicates activities during which there is
a risk of an electric shock, possibly with lethal consequenc-
es.
Poisonous substances
This warning symbol indicates activities during which there is
a risk of poisoning, possibly with lethal consequences.
Environmentally damaging substances
This warning sign indicates activities during which the envi-
ronment could be endangered, possibly with catastrophic
consequences.
Hot surfaces
This warning symbol indicates activities during which there is
a risk of burns, possibly with lasting consequences.