`<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

<messagepanel> +

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.

Example 1. Simple hazard statement

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>

Example 2. Example of a hazard statement that contains multiple hazards

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>
    <!-- ... -->
    <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>