Categories and symbols for the safety
warnings
Safety warnings in instructions
Safety warnings may refer to specific, individual instructions. Safety
warnings like this are embedded in the instructions to ensure they do
not distract the reader when performing the activity. The signal words
described above are used.
Example:
1.
Release the screw.
2.
Close the cover carefully.
Safety warnings are indicated by symbols in these instructions. The
safety warnings are introduced by signal words that indicate the
extent of the danger.
DANGER!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates an immediate, dangerous situation that can
result in death or severe injury if it is not avoided.
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Operating instructions
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WARNING!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in death or severe injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in minor or mild injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in property damage if it is not avoided.
ENVIRONMENT!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates potential dangers for the environment.
CAUTION!
Danger of entrapment on the cover!