1 Introduction
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1.4.2.3 Signal words and pictograms
The following signal words are used:
Signal word Definition
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 hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates measures to be taken to prevent damage to property.
Table2: Signal words in warning notices
Pictograms warn of dangers:
Pictogram Definition
Warning of a danger point
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage
Warning of combustible substances
Warning of danger of tipping
Warning of danger of crushing
Table3: Pictograms used in warning notices
1.4.3 Information system
Information is designed to simplify and improve understanding of particular
procedures. In this technical file it is laid out as follows: