Safety; Hazard Classification System; Property Damage Messages - Terex Digger Derrick Operator's Manual

DIGGER DERRICK

SAFETY

The operator is the single most important factor for safety when using any piece of equipment. Learn to
operate your Terex South Dakota, Inc. equipment in a safe manner.
NOTE: The best method to protect yourself and others from injury or death is to use common
sense. If you are unsure of any operation, do not continue until you are satisfied that it is
safe to proceed.

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

This machine contains safety signs to assist in hazard recognition and prevention. The hazard
classification system is a multi-tier system used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Signal
words used with the safety alert symbol indicate a specific level of severity of the potential hazard. To
help you recognize important safety information, we have identified warnings and instructions that
directly impact safety.
Danger is always used with the safety alert symbol and white letter on red background.
DANGER
Warning is always used with the safety alert symbol and black letters on orange background.
WARNING
Caution is used with the safety alert symbol and black letters on yellow background.
CAUTION

PROPERTY DAMAGE MESSAGES

The signal word NOTICE, shown without the safety alert symbol, is used to address specific practices or
draw attention to supplemental information that is not related to personal injury.
Notice does not use the safety alert symbol and text is white italic letters on blue background.
D ig g e r D er ri c k
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard
related (e.g., messages related to property damage).
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