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Caution vs. Danger vs. Warning



   I need a little assistance. I have been asked which of the
following is most appropriate for a radiation danger sign.
(The operators of the equipment are assumed to be knowledgeable.)

_______________________________
|                             |
|   ?????????????????????     |  <===  The words in question are:
|                             |          CAUTION, DANGER, WARNING
|       { symbol }            |
|       {  here  }            |
|                             |
|     X-RAY RADIATION         |
|                             |
| This machine produces X-ray |
|  radiation when energized   |
|                             |
| Do not remove shutter when  |
|         energized           |
|                             |
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   My colleagues and I feel that caution may be too soft a term,
while danger may be too severe.
   
   Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Cordially,

Kris

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