2. Safety First
Safety is a priority in your everyday work habit, especially if you work with
machinery. Whether you are an owner, an operator, or an employee, it is
your responsibility to know the operational requirements and safety
precautions of the machinery.
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Why is safety important to you?
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1. Accidents disable and kill.
2. Accidents cost.
3. Accidents can be avoided.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
and
NOTICE
with the safety messages. The safety alert symbol identifies
imminent and potential hazards to personal health and safety. The
appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the
definitions below as a guideline:
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DANGER:
indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
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WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
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CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.
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