Classification of Safety Messages

Safety messages warn of dangers that can lead to personal injury or damage to property:

DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

 

WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

 

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

 

NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation that, if not avoided, could result in damage to property.