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We quote from ANSI Z535.4-1991 for the definitions of Danger, Caution,
Warning and Alert messages.
Marci
On Wed, 3 Jan 1996, John Gabbert wrote:
> I agree with Tracy's and Mercedes Abels' assessments. Since I need to
> write a policy/procedure statement for reference by our engineers and tech
> writing contractors (lawyers, too), I must anchor the
> 'caution/warning/danger' progression to specific published standards.
> Is this from ANSI standard? If so, which one(s) address declaring safety
> issues in product manuals?
> (ISO 3864 and EN 61010 appear to cover the international symbols.)
> Thanks VERY much for all the feedback on this tread!
> John
