Operating instructions

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Operating instructions 906 - Version 00.0 - 05/2014
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3.2 Signal words and symbols used in warnings
Warnings in the text are distinguished by color bars. The color scheme is
oriented towards the severity of the danger. Signal words indicate the
degree of risk:
Signal words Signal words and the hazard that they describe:
Symbols The following symbols indicate the type of risk to personnel:
Examples Examples of the layout of the warnings in the text:
Signal word Hazard
DANGER Will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING Can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION Can result in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION Can result in property damage.
Symbol Type of danger
General risk
Risk of electric shock
Risk of puncturing
Risk of crushing
DANGER
Type and source of risk
Consequences of non-observance
Measures for avoiding the risk
This is what a warning looks like for a hazard that
will result in serious injury or even death if ignored