Lab Safety Symbols

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Lab Safety Symbols
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Disposal Alert
This symbol appears when care must be taken to
dispose of materials properly. Special
disposal procedures need to be followed.
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Biological Hazard
This symbol appears when organisms (such as
bacteria, protist or fungi) or other biological
materials (such as blood) are present that might
be harmful to humans.
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Open Flame
This symbol appears when an open flame may
ignite flammable chemicals, loose clothing or
hair.
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Clothing Protection Safety
This symbol appears when substances could stain
or burn clothing
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Thermal Safety
This symbol appears when you should use caution
handling hot objects.
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Sharp Objects Safety
This symbol appears when a danger of cuts
or punctures caused by the use of sharp
objects exists.
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Fume Safety
This symbol appears when chemicals or
chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes.
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Eye Safety
This symbol appears when an eye danger exists.
Safety goggles should be worn when this
symbol appears.
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Poison Safety
This symbol appears when poisonous substances are
used
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Chemical Safety
This symbol appears when chemicals that you
will be using can cause burns or are poisonous
if absorbed through the skin.
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Animal Safety
This symbol appears whenever live animals
are studied. The safety of the animals and the
students needs to be insured.
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Radioactive Hazard
This symbol appears when radioactive materials
are present.
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Electrical Hazard
This symbol appears when care should be taken
when using electrical equipment.
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Plant Safety
This symbol appears when poisonous plants with
thorns are handled.