MR MSENSE DGA 2 - Notation Conventions; Hazard Communication System

1 Introduction
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DGA 2/3
1.5 Notation conventions
This section contains an overview of the symbols and textual emphasis
used.
1.5.1 Hazard communication system
Warnings in this technical file are displayed as follows.
1.5.1.1 Warning relating to section
Warnings relating to sections refer to entire chapters or sections, sub-sec-
tions or several paragraphs within this technical document. Warnings relat-
ing to sections have the following format:
WARNING
Type of danger!
Source of the danger and its consequences.
► Action
► Action
1.5.1.2 Embedded warning information
Embedded warnings refer to a particular part within a section. These warn-
ings apply to smaller units of information than the warnings relating to sec-
tions. Embedded warnings use the following format:
DANGER! Instruction for avoiding a dangerous situation.
1.5.1.3 Signal words and pictograms
The following signal words are used:
Signal word Definition
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 measures to be taken to prevent damage to property.
Table1: Signal words in warning notices