Safety instructions
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3.2 Signal words and symbols used in safety
instructions
The safety instruction text is surrounded by colored bars.
Signal words specify the severity of a danger:
In the case of dangers to personnel, the following symbols indicate
the
type of hazard:
Signal word Degree of severity
DANGER Resulting in death or serious injury.
WARNING Death or serious injury possible.
CAUTION Moderate to minor injuries possible.
ATTENTION Material damage possible.
Signal word Type of danger
General danger
Danger due to electric shock
Danger due to sharp objects
Danger due to crushing