3.1.4.1 Hazard statement elements

The hazard statement domain elements are used to provide information about product safety hazards. The domain can be included in any topic type or map. Its elements are used to inform readers about potential hazards, consequences, and avoidance strategies.

• 3.1.4.1.1 hazardstatement
  The <hazardstatement> element contains hazard warning information. It is based on the regulations of ANSI Z535 and ISO 3864. It enables the author to select the type of hazard, add information about the specific hazard and how to avoid it, and add one or more safety symbols.
• 3.1.4.1.2 consequence
  The <consequence> element specifies the consequence of failing to avoid a hazard, for example, "Contact may cause burn."
• 3.1.4.1.3 hazardsymbol
  The <hazardsymbol> element specifies a graphic. The graphic might represent a hazard, a hazardous situation, a result of not avoiding a hazard, or any combination of these messages.
• 3.1.4.1.4 howtoavoid
  The <howtoavoid> element contains information about how a user can avoid a hazard, for example, "Do not use solvents to clean the drum surface."
• 3.1.4.1.5 messagepanel
  The <messagepanel> element contains the textual information that is displayed on the hazard statement. This information identifies the hazard, specifies how to avoid the hazard, and states the probable consequences of failing to avoid the hazard.
• 3.1.4.1.6 typeofhazard
  The <typeofhazard> element contains a description of the type of hazard, for example, "Hot surfaces inside."

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