What is the difference between 'Danger' and 'Caution' signal words on pesticide labels, and what hazard levels do they indicate?

• A. Danger indicates higher hazard; Caution indicates lower hazard
• B. Danger or Caution indicate equal hazard
• C. Caution indicates higher hazard than Danger
• D. There is no hazard difference

Answer: (A)

Signal words on pesticide labels show how risky the product is and what level of precautions you need. Danger means a higher hazard, typically for highly toxic or corrosive products, so exposure can lead to serious health effects and strict protective measures are required. Caution indicates a lower hazard, used for products with relatively low acute toxicity, with fewer or lighter precautions needed. The idea is to guide safe handling and use.

That’s why the best answer is that Danger indicates higher hazard, while Caution indicates lower hazard. The other options imply there’s no difference or reverse the risk level, which isn’t accurate.