Safety instructions
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Structure of safety instructions
The safety and warning notices used in this documentation are based on the standards DIN ISO 3864-2
(signal words), ISO 3864-1 (safety colours), DIN EN 82079-1 and ANSI Z 535.4 (design).
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation where non-compliance will lead to fatal or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation where non-compliance can lead to fatal or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation where non-compliance can lead to minor injury and
property damage.
NOTE
Indicates tips for easier operation and cross-references. It eliminates the risk of
property damage or injury.
Table 1 Signal colours
Example:
DANGER
Description of the type and source of the potential hazard!
Description of the consequences resulting from non-compliance.
Description of the measures for hazard prevention.
NOTE
Description of the type of information given in the note!
Description of the information given in the note.
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