Warning signs
In this manual you will find the following signs which indicate a potential hazard, which can or will cause personal injury or substantial property damage. Depending on the probability if the hazard, and how serious the injury or property damage could be, there are three levels if classification.
Warning sign (warning triangle) | Draws attention to the hazard |
Signal word | Identifies the degree of hazard |
Type of risk | Specifies the type or source of the hazard |
Consequences | Describes the consequences of non-compliance |
Precautions | Specifies how the hazard can be prevented |
The signal words have the following meaning:
Warning sign, signal word | Meaning |
| Indicates a dangerous situation which will cause death or severe personal injuries if not avoided. |
| Indicates a dangerous situation which may cause death or severe personal injuries if not avoided. |
| Indicates a dangerous situation which may cause minor or medium personal injuries if not avoided. |
| Material damage: the product or its environment could be damaged. |