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Signal Words
As stated in ANSI Z535.4-2002, § 4.13-4.13.3 the
signal word is a word that calls attention to the
safety sign and designates a degree or level of
hazard seriousness. The signal words for product
safety signs are
“Danger”
,
“Warning”
,
“Caution”
and
“Notice”
. These words are defined as:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
!
DANGER
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
!
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert
symbol, is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related
to personal injury.
NOTICE
Qualified Person
For the purposes of this manual, a qualified person,
as stated in NFPA 70®, is one familiar with the
construction and operation of the equipment and
the hazards involved.
In addition to the above qualifications, one must
also be:
1. trained and authorized to energize,
deenergize, clear, ground, and tag circuits
and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.
2. trained in the proper care and use of
personal protective equipment (PPE)
such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc.,
in accordance with established safety
practices.
3. trained in rendering first aid if necessary.
