Danger Of Signal Words

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Question#1 “Signal words are a single word used to place emphasis on the relative level of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard they may encounter” (Haight, 2012, p. 114). The signal words used are danger, warning, caution, and notice.
Danger
“Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury” (Haight, 2012, p. 114). Example: MIL-PRF-680, Type II
Warning
“A warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury” (Haight, 2012, p. 114). Example: Clorox Original Bleach
Caution (with the safety alert symbol) “Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate” (Haight, 2012, p. 115).
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They may consist of a signal word, message panel, and/or a pictorial symbol that is displayed in specific colors to alert and inform observers of restrictions, or to take appropriate action in the presence of possible hazards. The signal word “Caution 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 (Haight, 2012, pgs. 114-115). Some signs include a symbol or pictorial which is associated with a specific signal word or hazard. These give a visual indication of the hazard that is recognizable and universally understood. The other signal word used is notice. This is used to address issues not related to bodily …show more content…
However, signs, placards, process sheets, operating procedures, or other such written materials may be used instead of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers, as long as the alternative method identifies the containers to which it is applicable and conveys the information required for labels. “The written materials must be readily accessible to the employees in their work area at all times” (Haight, 2012, pg. 91). Transient containers are another example of containers that need not be labeled. “They are those containers that will be used to hold chemicals for less than one work shift and that will be under the control of the person filling the container (Haight, 2012, pgs. 91-92). No labeling is required for these containers until they are no longer under the control of the person who prepared the material. Examples include solutions that will be used immediately in an experiment and cleaning solutions that will be used by the end of a shift. If a transient container is left unattended in an unsecured area, it must be labeled in accordance with the requirements for durable containers.

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