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OSHA 1910.145 Definition: "May be used to represent a hazard level between "Caution" and "Danger," instead of the required "Caution" tag, provided that they have a signal word of "Warning," an appropriate major message, and otherwise meet the general tag criteria of paragraph (f)(4) of this section."
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ANSI Z535.5 Definition: "Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The signal word "DANGER" is to be limited to the most extreme situations. DANGER should not be used for property damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to these
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on labels and manuals to descriptions of physical activities. Various methods are used to bring focus to them, such as setting apart from normal text, graphic icons, changes in text's font and color. Texts will often clarify the types of statements and their meanings within the text. Common
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are a description of situations where a non-immediate or potential hazard presents a risk to damage of property and equipment. May be used to indicate important operational characteristics. There is no "Safety Alert" or attention symbol present in this situation.
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ANSI Z535.5 Definition: "Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING should not be used for property damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to this level is also involved."
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OSHA 1910.145 Definition: "Shall be used in major hazard situations where an immediate hazard presents a threat of death or serious injury to employees. Danger tags shall be used only in these situations."
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are a description of situations where an immediate hazard will cause death or serious injury to workers and/or the general public if not avoided. This designation is to be used only in extreme situations.
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are a description of situations where a non-immediate or potential hazard presents a lesser threat of injury that could result in minor or moderate injuries to workers and/or the general public.
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The warning header and signal word were not part of ANSI Z35, and does not appear in 1919.145 regarding signs. This design appears in ANSI Z535.2-1991 & 1998, before being phased out.
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are a description of a situation where a potentially hazardous condition exists that could result in the death or serious injury of workers and/or the general public if not avoided.
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OSHA 1910.145 Definition: "Shall be used in minor hazard situations where a non-immediate or potential hazard or unsafe practice presents a lesser threat of employee injury."
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ANSI Z535.5 Definition: "Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury."
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ANSI Z535.5 Definition: "Indicates information considered important but not hazard related. The
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Situations that at worst will only result in property damage and
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and proper procedures. They are used in situations from
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United States
safety standards
hazards
consumer product








safety alert symbol
ANSI Z535
Safety sign




American National Standards Institute
"ANSI Z535.4-2011 - Product Safety Signs & Labels"
the original




"Definitions for Danger, Warning, Caution Signs that follow ANSI Z535 Standards and OSHA 1910.145 Rules"
Archived
Category
Warning systems

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