Start a safety instruction with a clear and simple command or condition. Your reader must know what to do to prevent accidents and keep a high level of safety.

(The command is underlined.)

WARNING: DO NOT SWALLOW THE SOLVENT. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLVENTS. SOLVENTS ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL.

If your reader must know about a specific condition before the start of a procedure or work step, give this condition first.

Examples in STE:

(The condition is underlined.)

WARNING: WHILE YOU USE THE SPRAY PAINT, POINT THE SPRAY AWAY FROM YOUR FACE. IT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO YOUR EYES.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ASSEMBLE THE UNIT, DO NOT LET THE PARTS FALL. IF THEY FALL, PERMANENT DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.