Risk of life-threatening or serious injuries
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and information on how to avoid the risk.
Life-threatening or serious injuries may result if the “Warning” sign is disregarded. There is
an increased risk of a serious accident or of a possibly fatal personal injury. The signal word
WARNING is additionally used in the running text or in instructions.
Risk of injuries
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and information on how to avoid the risk.
Average to slight injuries may result if the “Caution” sign is disregarded. There is an average
or slight risk of an accident or personal injury. The signal word CAUTION is additionally
used in the running text or in instructions.
Type of damage to property
Source of the damage to property
− Possible consequences if the information is ignored.
• Instructions and information on how to avoid the damage to
property.
Damage to property may result if the information is disregarded. The signal word NOTICE is
additionally used in the running text or in instructions.