SMC Networks HRS012-A*-10-* - Hazards; Level of Hazards; Definition of Serious Injury and Minor Injury

HRX-OM-M090
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
1.3 Hazards HRS Series
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1.3 Hazards
1.3.1 Level of hazards
The instructions given in this manual aim to assure the safe and correct
operation of the product, and to prevent injury of operators or damage to the
product. These instructions are grouped into three categories, Danger,
Warning and Caution, which indicate the level of hazard, damage and also
the degree of emergency. All safety critical information should be carefully
observed at all times.
“DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION” signs are in order according to
severity (DANGER> WARNING> CAUTION).
1.3.2 Definition of “Serious injury” and “Minor injury”
 “Serious injury”
This term describes injuries that result in after effects including loss of
eyesight, burns, electrical shock, fracture, poisoning, etc. and requires
long-term treatment or hospitalization.
 “Minor injury”
This term describes injuries that do not need long-term treatment or
hospitalization. (Others excluded from serious injury.)
“DANGER”: Hazard that WILL cause serious personal injury or death during
operation.
“WARNING”: Hazard that MAY cause serious personal injury or death during
operation.
“CAUTION”: Hazard that MAY cause minor personal injury.
“CAUTION without exclamation symbol”: Hazard that MAY cause damage or failure
of the product, facility, devices, ect.