Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safe- ty precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury.
Safety Signs Signal Words
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.
DANGER
White letters on RED
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Black letters on ORANGE
CAUTION
Black letters on YELLOW
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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