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Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
biohazard
Explanation
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
biohazard
Explanation
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
flammable
Flammable substance. Tie back hair, do not
wear loose clothing, and follow instructions on
handling the substances.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
flammable
Flammable substance. Tie back hair, do not
wear loose clothing, and follow instructions on
handling the substances.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
flammable
Flammable substance. Tie back hair, do not
wear loose clothing, and follow instructions on
handling the substances.
heat hazard
The activity will generate a great amount of heat.
Do not touch hot objects with your bare hands.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
flammable
Flammable substance. Tie back hair, do not
wear loose clothing, and follow instructions on
handling the substances.
heat hazard
The activity will generate a great amount of heat.
Do not touch hot objects with your bare hands.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
flammable
Flammable substance. Tie back hair, do not
wear loose clothing, and follow instructions on
handling the substances.
heat hazard
The activity will generate a great amount of heat.
Do not touch hot objects with your bare hands.
no flame
Flammable materials are present and must not be
ignited. Keep flames and sparks away from the
activity.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
flammable
Flammable substance. Tie back hair, do not
wear loose clothing, and follow instructions on
handling the substances.
heat hazard
The activity will generate a great amount of heat.
Do not touch hot objects with your bare hands.
no flame
Flammable materials are present and must not be
ignited. Keep flames and sparks away from the
activity.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
biohazard
Potentially dangerous bacteria or virus. Follow
appropriate safety procedures when handling.
corrosive chemical
Do not allow chemical to touch your skin,
clothing, or eyes, as it will damage them. Wash
hands after handling.
flammable
Flammable substance. Tie back hair, do not
wear loose clothing, and follow instructions on
handling the substances.
heat hazard
The activity will generate a great amount of heat.
Do not touch hot objects with your bare hands.
no flame
Flammable materials are present and must not be
ignited. Keep flames and sparks away from the
activity.
Do not ingest the chemical, inhale its fumes, or
allow it to touch your skin, eyes, or clothes.
poison
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
protective clothing
Explanation
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
protective clothing
Explanation
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
protective clothing
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
safety goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles during
any activity involving chemicals, flames, heat, and
glassware.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
protective clothing
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
safety goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles during
any activity involving chemicals, flames, heat, and
glassware.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
protective clothing
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
safety goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles during
any activity involving chemicals, flames, heat, and
glassware.
Handle glassware, knives, scissors, scalpels, and
pins with care. See your teacher immediately if
you are cut.
sharp object
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
protective clothing
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
safety goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles during
any activity involving chemicals, flames, heat, and
glassware.
Handle glassware, knives, scissors, scalpels, and
pins with care. See your teacher immediately if
you are cut.
sharp object
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
protective clothing
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
safety goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles during
any activity involving chemicals, flames, heat, and
glassware.
Handle glassware, knives, scissors, scalpels, and
pins with care. See your teacher immediately if
you are cut.
sharp object
open flame alert
This symbol appears when use of an open flame
could cause a fire or an explosion.
.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
protective clothing
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
safety goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles during
any activity involving chemicals, flames, heat, and
glassware.
Handle glassware, knives, scissors, scalpels, and
pins with care. See your teacher immediately if
you are cut.
sharp object
open flame alert
This symbol appears when use of an open flame
could cause a fire or an explosion.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
protective clothing
Wear an apron or lab coat during the lab activity.
Tie back your hair and any loose clothing.
safety goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles during
any activity involving chemicals, flames, heat, and
glassware.
Handle glassware, knives, scissors, scalpels, and
pins with care. See your teacher immediately if
you are cut.
sharp object
open flame alert
This symbol appears when use of an open flame
could cause a fire or an explosion.
wear gloves
Wear plastic gloves to protect your skin from
potentially harmful chemicals or organisms.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
fume safety
Explanation
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
fume safety
Explanation
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
fume safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
electrical safety
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
fume safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
electrical safety
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
fume safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
electrical safety
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment
plant safety
This symbol appears when poisonous plants or
plants with thorns are handled
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
fume safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
electrical safety
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment
plant safety
This symbol appears when poisonous plants or
plants with thorns are handled
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
fume safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
electrical safety
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment
plant safety
This symbol appears when poisonous plants or
plants with thorns are handled
animal safety
This symbol appears when live animals are studied
and the safety of the animals and the student must
be ensured.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
fume safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
electrical safety
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment
plant safety
This symbol appears when poisonous plants or
plants with thorns are handled
animal safety
This symbol appears when live animals are studied
and the safety of the animals and the student must
be ensured.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
fume safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical
reactions could cause dangerous fumes
electrical safety
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment
plant safety
This symbol appears when poisonous plants or
plants with thorns are handled
animal safety
This symbol appears when live animals are studied
and the safety of the animals and the student must
be ensured.
radioactive safety
This symbol appears when radioactive materials
are used.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Safety goggles
Explanation
This symbols appears when a danger to the eyes exists.
Safety goggles should be worn when this symbol
appears.
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Safety goggles
Wear gloves
Explanation
This symbols appears when a danger to the eyes exists.
Safety goggles should be worn when this symbol
appears.
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Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Explanation
Common Laboratory Safety Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Biohazard
Corrosive Chemical
Flammable
No open Flames
Poison
Protective Clothing
Explanation