Hazard Symbols And Signal Words - FAG Detector III User Manual

1.2 Hazard symbols and signal words

Hazard symbols used
Safety and hazard information is characterized by standardized, specific hazard
symbols. If no specific symbol applies, a general hazard symbol is used instead.
General hazard symbol
DANGER
Specific hazard symbols
DANGER
Signal words used
Signal words indicate the severity of danger given if the measures for reducing
damage are not observed.
Caution: Slight material damage can occur.
Warning: Slight personal injury or severe material damage can occur.
Danger: Personal injury can occur. In especially serious cases there is danger
to life.
Type and source of the danger are described here
Measures to prevent the danger are explained here.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
This symb ol represents the electrical shock hazard which
can lead to personal injury including death or material
damage.
General
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