Structure Of Warnings - Schick Q3 Series Instructions Manual

1.4 Structure of warnings

Warning levels
Signal word
Tab. 1.1 Warning levels
The warnings are structured as follows:
Pictogram with signal word corresponding to warning level

Description of danger (type of hazard)

Description of consequences of the danger (resulting hazards)

Measures (activities) to prevent the danger

Special safety instructions are provided at the relevant locations. These are marked
Warning signs
with the following symbols.
If the source of the danger is unambiguous, this symbol is preceded by one of the follow-
ing symbols.
Issue Q3
Use in case of ...
DANGER
Personal injury
(imminent danger)
WARNING
Personal injury
(potentially hazardous
situation)
CAUTION
Personal injury
DANGER!
Type of danger (text)
Consequences of danger (text)
 Prevention of danger (text)
General danger point
This symbol is indicated before activities that may re-
sult in personal injury or extensive property damage.
High voltage
This symbol is indicated before activities which pose
a risk of electric shock, possibly with fatal conse-
quences.
Hand injuries
This symbol is indicated before activities that pose a
risk of hand injury.
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Possible conse-
quences if the safety
advice is not ob-
served:
Death or severe injuries!
Death or severe injuries!
Slight or minor injuries!