Alcatel-Lucent 1643 AMS - Structure of safety instructions

Structure of safety instructions
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General structure
All safety instructions include a warning symbol and a signal word that classify the
danger, and a text block that contains descriptions of the type and cause of the danger,
the consequences of ignoring the safety instruction and the measures that can be taken
to minimise the danger.
Example:
DANGER
Electric-shock hazard
Arcing can cause burns to the hands and damage to the eyes.
Ensure that the line circuit breaker on the Power Interface (PI) is in the “OFF”
position before removing or inserting the power supply plug.
Danger classification
There are three classes of safety instructions: “DANGER”, “WARNING” and
“CAUTION”. Which class is relevant depends on the consequences of ignoring the
safety instruction:
DANGER Serious injury is definite or likely.
WARNING Serious injury is possible.
CAUTION Minor injury is definite, likely or possible, or material damage to the
product or in the product environment is definite or likely.
Warning symbols
These warning symbols are defined for safety instructions:
Safety
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