10-019116-01EN, Rev. 2, January 2021
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General warning symbol
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material damage.
Radiation warning symbol
This symbol is used to alert the user to the presence of potentially harmful
ionizing radiation generated within the XRF or XRD analyzer. All safety messages
that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm.
Shock hazard caution symbol
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards. All safety
messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm.
Safety Signal Words
The following safety signal words might appear in the documentation of the
instrument:
The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or
adhered to will result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
DANGER signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or
adhered to could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.