LPKF ProtoMat S64 - Warning and Safety Note Structure

General information
ProtoMat S64/S104
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Structure of warning messages and safety notes
The safety notes and warning messages in this document identify hazards and risks
and they are created in accordance with ANSI Z535.6-2011 and the standards series
ISO 3864.
The warning messages are structured as follows:
 Warning sign (only for injuries)
 Signal word indicating the hazard class
 Type and source of the hazard
 Consequences of non-observance
 Measures to avoid the hazard
+ SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of the hazard!
Consequences of non-observance.
 Measures to avoid the hazard.
 Further measure(s) to avoid the hazard.
Warning messages can also be embedded in the format of the surrounding text in
order to avoid a visual disruption in a sequence. In this case, they are distinguished as
follows:
Type and source of the hazard!
Consequences of non-observance.
 Measure(s) to avoid the hazard.
Warning messages are classified in hazard classes represented by the signal word. In
the following, the warning messages are described in accordance to their hazard
classes:
DANGER
Type and source of the hazard!
This warning message indicates a hazard of high risk that causes death or serious
injury if not avoided.
 Measures to avoid the hazard.
WARNING
Type and source of the hazard!
This warning message indicates a hazard of medium risk that can cause death or
serious injury if not avoided.
 Measures to avoid the hazard.
CAUTION
Type and source of the hazard!
This warning message indicates a hazard of low risk that can cause minor or
moderate injury if not avoided.
 Measures to avoid the hazard.