Symbols - Aventics RCM Mode D'emploi

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Safety sign: draws attention to the risk
W
Signal word: identifies the degree of hazard
W
Hazard type and source: identifies the hazard type and
W
source
Consequences: describes what occurs when the safety
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instructions are not complied with
Precautions: states how the hazard can be avoided
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Table 1: Hazard classes according to ANSI Z 535.6-2006
Safety sign, signal word
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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Symbols

The following symbols indicate information that is not relevant
for safety but that assists in comprehending the documentation.
Table 2: Meaning of the symbols
Symbol Meaning
If this information is disregarded, the product cannot be
used or operated optimally.
Individual, independent action
O
1. Numbered steps:
2.
3.
The numbers indicate sequential steps.
Meaning
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will certainly
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that damage may be
inflicted on the product or the
environment.