<hazardstatement>
A hazard statement provides information about a hazard and its consequences. It also explains how to avoid the hazard. It can also associate an image.
Specialization hierarchy
The <hazardstatement>
element is
specialized from <note>
. It is defined in
the hazard-statement domain module.
Content model
One or more
<messagepanel>
Attributes
The following attributes are available on this element: universal attributes and the attribute defined below.
@type (REQUIRED)
- Specifies the level of hazard. The values correspond to the
signal words that are defined by the ANSI Z535.6 standard:
- caution
- Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
- danger
- Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
- notice
- Indicates information considered important but not hazard-related, for example, messages relating to property damage.
- warning
- Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- -dita-use-conref-target
- See Using the -dita-use-conref-target value for more information.
The following attributes are available on this element: universal attributes and the attributes defined below.
@type (REQUIRED)
- Specifies the level of hazard. The values correspond to the
signal words that are defined by the ANSI Z535.6 standard:
- caution
- Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
- danger
- Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
- notice
- Indicates information considered important but not hazard-related, for example, messages relating to property damage.
- warning
- Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- -dita-use-conref-target
- See Using the -dita-use-conref-target value for more information.
Examples
This section is non-normative.
This section contains examples of how the
<hazardstatement>
element can be used.
The following code sample shows the markup for a hazard statement that warns about rotating blades:
<hazardstatement type="danger">
<messagepanel>
<typeofhazard>
<hazardsymbol keyref="hazard-rotatingblade"/>
Rotating blade</typeofhazard>
<consequence>Moving parts can crush and cut.</consequence>
<howtoavoid>Follow lockout procedure before servicing.</howtoavoid>
</messagepanel>
</hazardstatement>
The following code sample generates an ANSI Z535.6 grouped safety message that specifies information about multiple hazards:
<hazardstatement type="warning">
<messagepanel>
<typeofhazard>
<hazardsymbol keyref="hazard-electricshock"/>
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD</typeofhazard>
<consequence>The equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of
the system can cause electric shock</consequence>
<howtoavoid>
<hazardsymbol keyref="hazard-groundpowersource"/>
<ul>
<li>Turn off and disconnect power at main switch before disconnecting any
cables or before servicing or installing any equipment.</li>
<li>Connect only to grounded power sources.</li>
<li>All electric wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and comply
with all local codes and regulations.</li>
</ul>
</howtoavoid>
</messagepanel>
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<messagepanel>
<typeofhazard>
<hazardsymbol keyref="hazard-hotsurface"/>
BURN HAZARD</typeofhazard>
<consequence>Electric sufaces and fluid can become very hot during
operation.</consequence>
<howtoavoid>
To avoid burns:
<ul>
<li>Do not touch hot fluid or equipment.</li>
</ul>
</howtoavoid>
</messagepanel>
</hazardstatement>