<hazardstatement>
Content models
See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.
Inheritance
+ topic/note hazard-d/hazardstatement
Example
Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
<hazardstatement type="danger">
<messagepanel>
<typeofhazard>Rotating blade.</typeofhazard>
<consequence>Moving parts can crush and cut.</consequence>
<howtoavoid>Follow lockout procedure before servicing.</howtoavoid>
</messagepanel>
<hazardsymbol href="rotatingblade.png"/>
</hazardstatement>
Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
<hazardstatement type="warning">
<messagepanel>
<typeofhazard>Hot surfaces inside.</typeofhazard>
<consequence>Contact might cause burn.</consequence>
<howtoavoid>Wear protective gear before servicing internal parts.</howtoavoid>
</messagepanel>
<hazardsymbol href="hotsurface.png"/>
</hazardstatement>
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
<hazardstatement type="caution">
<messagepanel>
<typeofhazard>Lifting Hazard.</typeofhazard>
<consequence>Might result in injury.</consequence>
<howtoavoid>See safety manual for lifting instructions.</howtoavoid>
</messagepanel>
<hazardsymbol href="heavy.png"/>
</hazardstatement>
Notice: Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, might result in property damage or in an undesirable result or state.
<hazardstatement type="notice">
<messagepanel>
<typeofhazard>Battery low</typeofhazard>
<howtoavoid>Push and hold for charge state test.</howtoavoid>
</messagepanel>
<hazardsymbol href="general.png"/>
</hazardstatement>
Attributes
The following attributes are available on this element: Universal attribute group, @outputclass, @spectitle, and the attributes defined below.
- @type
- Describes the level of hazard. Safety hazard level definitions correspond to the same values in the ANSI Z535 and the ISO 3864 standards. Note that this differs from the @type attribute on many other DITA elements. See The @type attribute for detailed information on supported values and processing implications. Available values are note, tip, fastpath, restriction, important, remember, attention, caution, notice, danger, warning, other, and -dita-use-conref-target.
- @othertype
- Indicates an alternate note type, when the type is not available in the @type attribute value list. This value is used as the user-provided note title when the @type attribute value is set to "other.".