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1.2 Safety signs, signal words
In the safety instructions, the signal words "Danger", "Warning", "Caution", "Note" are
positioned in the coloured title block. They follow a certain hierarchy; in combination
with the warning symbol, they indicate the severity of the danger or the type of note.
"Danger"!
Danger of personal injury.
Indication of an immediately threatening danger that result in fatal or severe injuries
unless the corresponding actions are taken.
"Warning"!
Indication of a possible danger that can result in fatal or se-
vere injuries unless the corresponding actions are taken.
"Caution"!
Indication of a possible danger that result in moderate or mi-
nor injuries unless the corresponding actions are taken.
"Note"!
Indication of a possible drawback unless the corresponding
actions are taken, e.g. unwanted conditions or consequences can occur.
1.3 Other supplementary information
Other information and important explanations are identified by the follow-
ing
pictograms:
f
Precedes safety instructions that must be observed in order to prevent danger
to personnel.
m
Precedes notes that must be observed to prevent damage to equipment.
A
Precedes general notes and explanations.
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