Safety
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Structural features of warning notices
DANGER
Notices containing the word DANGER warn of a dangerous
situation which causes death or severe injuries.
WARNING
Notices containing the word WARNING warn of a
dangerous situation which can cause death or severe
injuries.
CAUTION
Notices containing the word CAUTION warn of a situation
which can cause slight or moderate injuries.
The following specific danger symbols can also be used in the warning notices in lieu
of the general danger symbol:
Risk of explosion
Risk of burns, risk of scalding
Danger due to heavy loads falling down
Danger due to rupturing components
Structural features of notices referring to property
damage
CAUTION!
These notices warn of a situation which can cause property
damage.