Configuration Of Safety Instructions - Zeiss CONTURA Operating Instructions Manual

Configuration of safety instructions

Configuration of safety instructions
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Preface
Safety instructions indicate a personal health hazard. We distinguish
three different levels: Danger, warning and caution. All three safety in-
structions are marked with the same warning symbol. The designation
of the safety instruction is shown beside the symbol. The safety instruc-
tions used are described below.
Configuration of a safety instruction
A safety instruction may have the following components:
– Warning symbol and designation of the safety instruction (signal
word): Danger, warning or caution.
– Source and cause of the danger
– Consequences for the user due to non-observance of the safety in-
struction
– Required measures to be taken by the user to avoid possible conse-
quences
– A measure may cause an intermediate result.
– At the end of all measures, a final result may be caused.
Personal health hazard
DANGER
A »danger« indicates an imminent risk to life and limb.
Non-observance of this safety instruction when the described risk oc-
curs causes death or serious injuries.
Example: Electric shock due to high electric voltage.
WARNING
A »warning« indicates a possible risk to life and limb.
Non-observance of this safety instruction when the described risk oc-
curs may cause death or serious injuries.
Example: Risk of severe crushing of the body caused by heavy loads.
CAUTION
A »caution« indicates a personal health hazard.
Non-observance of this safety instruction when the described risk oc-
curs may cause slight to moderate injuries.
Example: Risk of minor crushing of the limbs caused by small loads.
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