2 danger, warning and caution, 1 level of risk – Sierra Monitor Corporation HRG015-W User Manual

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HRX-OM-J049-A
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

1.2 Danger, Warning and Caution

HRG010-W HRG015-W

1st edition : Aug. 2006

Rev. A: May. 2007

1-2

1.2 Danger, Warning and Caution

1.2.1

Level of risk

This unit is designed with the safety of workers and the prevention of system
damage. This manual classifies the risks into the following three categories
according to the level of the hazard: Danger, Warning, and Caution. Read the
statements carefully and thoroughly understand them before operating this unit.

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION signs are in order according to severity
(DANGER > WARNING > CAUTION). See below for the details.

[Tips]

Tips are provided when there is information personnel are required to be
aware of for system operation and maintenance. If the task carries useful
information, the relevant tips are given as well.

1.2.2

Definitions of “Serious injury” and “Minor injury”

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“Serious injury”

This term describes injuries such as loss of eyesight, wound, burns, frostbite, electric
shock, fracture, and toxication that leaves aftereffects which may require prolonged
treatment and hospitalization.

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“Minor injury”

This term describes injuries that do not require prolonged treatment or
hospitalization (injuries other than “serious injuries” described above).

"WARNING" denotes that there is a hazard which may cause serious personal injury
or death during operation.

"CAUTION" denotes that there is a hazard which may cause minor personal injury
during operation.

"CAUTION" without an exclamation symbol denotes that there is a hazard which
may cause damage or failure of this unit, facility, or devices.

"DANGER" denotes that there is an imminent hazard which will cause serious
personal injury or death during operation.

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