Chapter 1 - Safety; Meaning Of Safety Instructions - ABB ACS5000 User Manual

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Chapter 1 - Safety

1.1

Meaning of safety instructions

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Safety instructions are used to highlight a potential hazard when working
on the equipment. Safety instructions must be strictly followed! Non-
compliance can jeopardize the safety of personnel, the equipment and the
environment.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
The safety instructions are derived from the following standards:
■ ISO 3864-2:2004 (E)
Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Part 2: Design
principles for product safety labels
■ ANSI Z535.6
American National Standard for Product Safety Information in
Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
3BHS221906 ZAB E01 Rev. D 1-1 (6)