2.2 Signal words and symbols
This document contains particularly highlighted safety instructions which start with one of the following
signal w
ords depending on the severity of the danger.
DANGER
The signal w
ord DANGER indicates a dangerous situation that, if not prevented, will lead to a severe
injury or death.
ð
Information as to how the danger can be prevented.
WARNING
The signal w
ord WARNING indicates a dangerous situation that, if not prevented, can lead to a severe
injury or death.
ð
Information as to how the danger can be prevented.
CAUTION
The signal w
ord CAUTION indicates a dangerous situation that, if not prevented, can lead to a slight or
moderate injury.
ð
Information as to how the danger can be prevented.
The signal word NOTICE indicates a situation that, if not prevented, can lead to property damage.
ð
Information as to how the property damage can be prevented.
The following symbols are additionally used:
This symbol refers to additional, safety-relevant information.
This symbol indicates information concerning special workflows, methods, application of aids, etc.
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