e-mark marking device Chapter 2 Safety
CODI Standard 1.0 Page 9 of 61
Operating and Maintenance Manual
2 SAFETY
This documentation is structured in accordance with valid EU directives and contains safety notices. The
user of the e-mark is responsible for complying with safety-related information in this documentation.
This Section contains a general description of the warning and safety instructions, and important safety
notices.
2.1 Signal words used in safety notices
A safety notice with the signal word DANGER points to an immediately
threatening hazard to the life and limb of people!
This signal word denotes a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided,
can result in death or serious injury.
A safety notice with the signal word WARNING denotes a dangerous
situation that could cause personal injury (of a serious nature) and may also
cause damage to items of capital equipment!
This signal word denotes a hazard with a moderate level of risk which, if not
avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
A safety notice with the signal word CAUTION denotes a potentially
hazardous situation that can result in slight injuries or damage to items of
capital equipment!
This signal word denotes a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.
A safety notice with the signal word NOTICE denotes a situation that could
result in damage to items of capital equipment!
This signal word denotes a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in damage
to items of capital equipment or damage to the device.