Comply with the following safety notes to protect life, limb, and property.

The safety notes in the document include the following elements:

  • Symbol for hazard
  • Signal word
  • Type and source of hazard
  • Consequences in the event the hazard occurs
  • Measures or prohibitions to prevent the hazard

Symbol for hazard

This is the symbol for hazard. It warns you of Risks of injury.

Comply with all measures designated by this symbol to prevent injury or death.

Other symbols exist for specifics risks in addition to general hazard symbols:

General hazard

Voltage/electrical shock

Heat

Signal word

The signal word classifies the hazard:

Signal word

Danger level

DANGER

DANGER identifies a dangerous situation, that results directly in death or serious injuries, if you do not avoid this situation.

WARNING

WARNING identifies a dangerous situation, that can result in death or serious injuries, if you do not avoid this situation.

CAUTION

CAUTION identifies a dangerous situation, that can result in minor or moderate injuries, if you do not avoid this situation.

 

NOTE

NOTE designates possible damage to property may occur for failing to comply.

Depiction of risk of injury

WARNING
Type and source of hazard

Consequences in the event the hazard occurs

  1. Measures/prohibitions to prevent the hazard

Depiction for possible damage to property

NOTICE
Type and source of hazard

Consequences in the event the hazard occurs

  1. Measures/prohibitions to prevent the hazard