Safety Alert Symbol
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.
This signal word indicates a poten-
tially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
This signal word indicates a poten-
tially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury
This signal word indicates a poten-
tially 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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This Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!”
This symbol is used to call attention to safety pre-
cautions 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 safety precau-
tions could result in death or serious bodily injury.