Night Scan Chief
SAFETY SUMMARY
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITION
Per the ANSI Z535.4 standard, the following signal words and definitions are used to indicate hazardous
situations:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedures and therefore do
not appear elsewhere in this publication. These are recommended precautions that personnel must
understand and apply during many phases of operation and maintenance.
Electrocution Hazard!
Contact with high voltage will result in death or serious injury. Observe general
safety precautions for handling equipment using high voltage. Do not locate or operate mast near electrical
lines, cables or other unwanted sources of electricity. Do not operate mast in lightning. Be certain electrical
cables are undamaged and properly terminated. Always disconnect power before performing service, repair
or test operations.
Safety Instruction - Read Manual!
Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious
injury. Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the mast.
Tip Over Hazard!
Mast tip over could result in death or serious injury. Do not operate in high winds.
Operate on level ground only. Stand clear of mast and mast payload during operation. Be certain mast is
level and secure before and during installation, operation and maintenance.
Safety Instruction - Trained Personnel Only!
Death or serious injury could result if proper inspection,
installation, operation and maintenance procedures are not observed. Installation, operation and
maintenance to be performed by trained and authorized personnel only. Proper eye protection should be
worn when servicing the mast.
Health and Safety Hazard!
Solvent used to clean parts is potentially dangerous. Avoid inhalation of fumes
and also prolonged contact to skin.
Safety Instruction-Do not look at lights!
Do not look directly into lights when they are illuminated.
Temporary impairment or permanent vision damage could occur.
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