Hazard Messages; Text Format Of Signal Words - GE Precision RXi Preinstallation Manual

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1.3.

Hazard Messages

Any action that will, could or potentially cause personal injury will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and an
appropriate signal word. The safety alert symbol is the triangle with an exclamation mark within it. It's always used
next to the signal word to indicate the severity of the hazard. Together, they are used to indicate a hazard exists.
Signal words describe the severity of possible human injures that may be encountered. The alert symbol and signal
word are placed immediately before any paragraph they affect. Safety information includes:
1.) Signal Word - The seriousness level of the hazard.
2.) Symbol or Pictorial - The consequence of interaction with the hazard.
3.) Word Message:
a.) The nature of the hazard (i.e. the type of hazard)
b.) How to avoid the hazard.
The safety alert symbol is not used when an action can only cause equipment damage.
1.4.

Text Format of Signal Words

DANGER - INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. THIS SIGNAL WORD IS LIMITED TO THE
MOST EXTREME SITUATIONS.
WARNING - INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE - Indicates information or a company policy that relates directly or indirectly to the safety of
personnel or protection of property. This signal word is associated directly with a hazard or hazardous
situation and is used in place of 'DANGER,' 'WARNING,' or 'CAUTION.'
It can include:
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Destruction of a disk drive
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Potential for internal mechanical damage, such as to a X-ray tube
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