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<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.

Content models

See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.

Inheritance

+ topic/ul hazard-d/messagepanel

Example

<hazardstatement type="caution">
  <messagepanel>
    <typeofhazard>Lifting Hazard.</typeofhazard>
    <consequence>May result in injury.</consequence>
    <howtoavoid>See safety manual for lifting instructions.</howtoavoid>
  </messagepanel>
  <hazardsymbol href="heavy.png"></hazardsymbol>
</hazardstatement>

Attributes

The following attributes are available on this element: Universal attribute group, @compact, @outputclass, and @spectitle.

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