Attention-getters: Warning, caution, danger...

[Surag R]

On 8/28/06, eric.dunn at ca.transport.bombardier.com <
eric.dunn at ca.transport.bombardier.com> wrote:
>
> Relevant ISO standards might help you, but what you posted is the general
> usage.
>
> Note >> Clarification or detail that aids in performing a step.
> Caution >> Warns of possible damage to equipment.
> Warning >> Warns of possible harm or death.
> Danger >> Warns of immenent death/dismemberment.
>
> The only one I'm not clear on is Danger. But we don't use those.
>
> Eric L. Dunn
> Senior Technical Writer


Caution is for equipment while Warning and Danger are for human beings.
Warning alerts a condition, which not followed *may* cause harm or death.
Danger alerts a condition, which not followed *will* cause harm or death.

Coming to their graphical representation:

+ a checkmark in a rounded box - icon for Note
+ an exclamation mark in a rounded box - icon for Caution
+ a thunder bolt in a rounded box - icon for Warning
+ a thunder bolt in a triangle - icon for danger.

Cheers,
Surag