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Q&A Can basic grammar rules be skipped when writing text for machine safety labels?

While I understand that space can be at a premium with these labels, I will always, always come down on the side of clarity. Warning labels frequently get turned into jokes precisely because the or...

posted 8y ago by Lauren Ipsum‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#4: Attribution notice removed by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-13T12:00:36Z (over 4 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T05:17:21Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T05:17:21Z (over 4 years ago)
While I understand that space can be at a premium with these labels, I will always, always come down on the side of clarity. Warning labels frequently get turned into jokes precisely because the originators thought that words could be dropped.

> Do not open this cover while powered

_My thought:_ While the cover is powered? So as long as I unplug the cover, I can leave power on for everything else?

The second one is probably okay.

> Do not clean the machine using water or materials that can generate an explosive atmosphere

_My thought:_ Water can generate explosions?!

so yeah, I'm with you. Clearer is better.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2016-05-27T15:47:04Z (almost 8 years ago)
Original score: 7