
HEC-OM-O018-A
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
1.1 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions Used in This Manual
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1.1.2
Definitions of “Serious injury” and “Minor injury”
“Serious injury”
This term describes injuries such as the loss of eyesight, wounds, burns,
frostbite, electric shock, fractures, and toxicity that leave aftereffects, and/or
injury requiring hospitalization and/or a prolonged stay in a hospital.
“Minor injury”
This term describes injuries that do not require hospitalization or a
prolonged stay in a hospital (injuries other than the “serious injuries”
described above).
1.1.3 Symbols
This manual provides the following symbols in addition to “Danger”,
“Warning”, and “Caution” to present warning details in an
easy-to-understand manner.
Symbol of electrical hazard
Symbol of heat hazard
Symbol of low temperature hazard
This symbol warns you of potential electrical shock.
This symbol warns you of potential burns.
This symbol warns you of potential frostbite.