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Rider Safety
Signal words
A word that calls attention to a safety message or messages, or a property damage message or
messages, and designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words in this stan-
dard are DANGER, CAUTION and NOTICE.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a signal word to address practices not related to personal injury.