UNDERSTANDING NOTICE

English for Nursing

Lecturer: Hamdhani, S.Pd.
1. Not to do Something

Notice is a form of
functional Text used as
instruction or guidance
to

2. do Something
 Notice
or
Simple Information

1. Addressed to someone else.

2. Should be easily understood and easy to read,

3. Using simple words, written in a simple, and large font.

4. Usually placed in public places.

5. Can also be signs.

 The Purpose of
Notice

1. To give an instruction / to instruct people to….

2. To give information / to inform people to….

3. To give direction

4. To ask people to….

5. To advice/to suggest / to recommend people to….

6. To remind people to….

7. To warn / to give warning

8. To forbid / to prohibit people to…

Do You know, What the difference
between Danger, Warning,
Caution and Notice ?????

“Indicates a hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. The signal word “DANGER” is to be
limited to the most extreme situations.

“Indicates a hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. WARNING sign may be
used to represent a hazard level between
Caution and Danger.”
Do You know, What the difference
between Danger, Warning,
Caution and Notice ?????

“Indicates a hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.

“[this header is] preferred to

address practices not related to personal
injury.
DANGER EXAMPLES
WARNING EXAMPLES
CAUTION EXAMPLES
NOTICE EXAMPLES