Safety Signals And Symbols; Safety Signals In The Manual - ABB IRC5 Safety Manual

2 Safety signals and symbols

2.1 Safety signals in the manual

Introduction to safety signals
This section specifies all safety signals used in the user manuals. Each signal
consists of:
Hazard levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the hazard levels used throughout
this manual.
For more information, see standard ISO 13849.
Symbol
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• A caption specifying the hazard level (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION)
and the type of hazard.
• Instruction about how to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level.
• A brief description of remaining hazards, if not adequately reduced.
Designation
DANGER
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
CAUTION
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD)
NOTE
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2.1 Safety signals in the manual
Significance
Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in ser-
ious injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation related to electrical hazards which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in slight
injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe
damage to the product.
Signal word used to indicate important facts and
conditions.
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