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1.2
Symbol explanations
1.2.1
Explanations regarding safety instructions and warnings
Safety Instructions
are universally valid and can be found in a safety chapter or at the beginning of a
chapter.
Warnings
are placed directly before behavioral guidelines. They help you to avoid dangers during an
upcoming operation. They consist of the following elements:
Table 1:
Wa rni ngs.
Warning
triangle
indicates all hazards with regard to death or injury along with a signal
word.
Signal word
DANGER
denotes a hazard with a high degree of risk. Failure to avoid exposure
to it will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
denotes a hazard with a medium degree of risk. Failure to avoid
exposure to it will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
denotes a hazard with a low degree of risk. Failure to avoid exposure
to it will result in a minor injury.
ATTENTION
indicates hazard concerning objects. Failure to avoid exposure to it will
result in damage to property.
Type and
source of the
danger
states the nature of the danger and what causes it
Consequence
indicates what can happen if you do not follow the warning
Call for action
describes what you must do to protect yourself
from the danger
Additional
symboles,
pictograms
can be used in addition to the warning triangle. Warning signs (yellow)
indicate the danger. Prohibition signs (red) and mandatory signs (blue)
represent remedial measures.
