Walk a warning from hazard to usable copy
Build warning copy that states the hazard, consequence, avoidance behavior, and placement need.
Warning copy Current copy: "Use caution near moving parts." Real hazard: a spring-loaded clamp can close during installation and crush a fingertip. Vague warnings sound safe internally but often fail at the point of use. Warning formula Signal word + Hazard + Consequence + Avoidance + Placement Strong warnings are specific enough to change behavior while the user can still act. Reflex "Use caution." The user sees the risk and the safe behavior before exposure. A warning is only useful if it changes behavior at the moment of risk. 01 Signal 02 Words 03 Place 04 Try
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