Foreword, Safety alert symbols and safety signal words – JLG 15VPSP Operator Manual User Manual
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FOREWORD
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert you to a potential personal injury hazard. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The Safety Alert Symbol will be used with the appropriate Safety Signal Word of “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or
“CAUTION” to call attention to a potential hazard and designate a level of hazard seriousness. The Safety
Signal Words are inserted throughout this manual in Black/White. On the machine, the Safety Signal Words
will have either a Red, Orange, or Yellow background as part of a safety sign or decal. The “DANGER”,
‘WARNING”, and “CAUTION” Safety Signal Words definitions and associated colors are as follows:
The “IMPORTANT” Safety Signal Word may also appear in this manual or on the machine. This Safety Signal
Word typically will not appear with the Safety Alert Symbol, but contains important information that must be
followed for safe and proper operation. The “IMPORTANT” Safety Signal Word definition and associated
color is as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death. This signal
word is used in the most extreme cases. When installed
on the machine, this Signal Word will have a Red back-
ground as part of a decal.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death. When
installed on the machine, this Signal Word will have an
Orange background as part of a decal.
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. When
installed on the machine, this Signal Word will have a
Yellow background as part of a decal.
IMPORTANT
Indicates procedures essential for safe operation and
which, if not followed, may result in a machine malfunc-
tion or damage. When installed on the machine, this Sig-
nal Word will have a Green background as part of a decal.