RE 15409, Version 08.2022, Bosch Rexroth AB
About this documentation | CMp 5/64
Safety messages are structured as shown below:
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of risk
Consequences if disregarded
f Precautionary measures
• Warning sign: draws attention to the risk
• Signal word: identies the hazard level
• Type and source of risk: identies the type and source of the hazard
• Consequences: describes what occurs when the safety messages are not
complied with
• Precautions: indicates how the hazard can be avoided
Table 2: RiskcategoriestoANSIZ535.6-2006
Warning sign, signal word Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates potential property damage: the product or the
environment may be damaged.
1.3.2 Symbols
The following symbols identify notices that are not safety-relevant, but enhance
the comprehensibility of the documentation.
Table 3: Meaning of the symbols
Symbol Meaning
When this information is not observed, optimum use or operation of the product
cannot be ensured.
f
Single, independent step
1.
2.
Numbered instructions:
The number indicates that the different steps are to be performed successively.