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Alarm signs
Please keep several types of safety alarm signs in mind. Familiarize yourself with the
messages and the importance of the various signals as explained.
Warning instructions identify safety information, which consists of the following:
Warning sign
Instructions to denote the level of risk
Details of the nature and source of the risk
Details of the potential risk if the warning instructions are disregarded
Risk management to prevent the danger or personnel casualty or material damage
The warning instructions are defined according to the following level of hazards
DANGER!
Denotes an extraordinarily hazardous situation
This warning symbol indicates an immediate danger, which can lead to severe
injury or death.
WARNING!
Denotes a very dangerous situation
This warning symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which could lead
to severe injury or death.
CAUTION!
Denotes a dangerous situation
This warning symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which could lead
to minor injury.
NOTICE!
Denotes a risk of material damage
This warning symbol indicates a situation that could lead to material damage.