`<consequence>`

A consequence is a result or effect of an action or condition. In the context of a hazard statement, it is the result of failing to avoid a hazard.

Specialization hierarchy

The <consequence> element is specialized from <div>. It is defined in the hazard-statement domain module.

Attributes

The following attributes are available on this element: universal attributes.

Example

The following code sample shows the markup for a hazard statement that warns about hot surfaces. The <consequence> element provides information about what might happen: "Contact might cause a burn."

<hazardstatement type="caution">
  <messagepanel>
    <typeofhazard>
      <hazardsymbol keyref="hazard-hotsurface"/>
      HOT SURFACES
    </typeofhazard>
    <consequence>Contact may cause a burn.</consequence>
    <howtoavoid>Wear gloves before servicing internal parts.</howtoavoid>
  </messagepanel> 
</hazardstatement>