Task Force Tips STANDARD Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance page 2

1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular
hazard. Per ANSI Z535.6, the definitions of the four signal words are as follows:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
2.0 SAFETY
WARNING
WARNING
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting. Use of this equipment for
other purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and
training to reduce risk of injury.
Clamping hose creates stored energy. Injury can occur as a result of uncontrolled release of stored
energy. To reduce this risk:
• Refer to hose manufacturer's recommendation regarding shut off of pressurized hose.
• Follow fire service training and procedures approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
when clamping and unclamping pressurized hose.
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) approved by the AHJ.
• Clear rocks and other debris from the hose before applying the clamp.
• Never leave a clamped hose unattended.
To prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment.
DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency
response equipment and services want responders to know and
understand the following:
1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently
dangerous activities requiring proper training in their hazards
and the use of extreme caution at all times.
2. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to read and understand
any user's instructions, including purpose and limitations,
provided with any piece of equipment you may be called on
to use.
3. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know that you have been
properly trained in Firefighting and/or Emergency Response
and in the use, precautions, and care of any equipment you
may be called upon to use.
4. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be in proper physical
condition and to maintain the personal skill level required to
operate any equipment you may be called upon to use.
5. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know that your equipment is
in operable condition and has been maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or
other severe injury.
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association, Inc.
PO Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
© 2020 FEMSA. All Rights Reserved.
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