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This document outlines common laboratory safety symbols and their meanings. It provides symbols for biological hazards, radioactivity, open flames, fires, heat, sharp objects, fumes, electricity, protective clothing, eye safety, explosives, glassware, chemicals, lasers, irritants, corrosives, toxins/poisons, and environmental hazards. Understanding these symbols is important for maintaining a safe workplace and avoiding accidents in the laboratory.

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This document outlines common laboratory safety symbols and their meanings. It provides symbols for biological hazards, radioactivity, open flames, fires, heat, sharp objects, fumes, electricity, protective clothing, eye safety, explosives, glassware, chemicals, lasers, irritants, corrosives, toxins/poisons, and environmental hazards. Understanding these symbols is important for maintaining a safe workplace and avoiding accidents in the laboratory.

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LABORATORY SYMBOLS

In order to maintain a safe


workplace and avoid
accidents inside the
laboratory, you need to know
the meaning of each lab
safety symbols and signs.
Animal Safety

Used when safety


of animals AND
students must be
ensured
Biological Hazard

Organisms/other
biological materials
that might be
harmful to humans.
Examples: fungi,
bacteria or protists
Radioactivity

This symbol
appears when
radioactive
materials are used.
Open Flame Alert

This symbol
appears when use
of an open flame
could cause a fire
or an explosion.
Fire Safety

This symbol
appears when
care should be
taken around open
flames.
Thermal Safety

This symbol
appears as a
reminder to use
caution when
handling hot
objects.
Sharp Objects

This symbol
appears when a
danger of cuts or
punctures caused
by using sharp
objects exists.
Fume Safety

This symbol
appears when
chemical reactions
could cause
dangerous fumes.
Possible danger for
respiratory track
Electrical Safety

This symbol
appears when care
should be taken
when using
electrical
equipment.
Clothing Protection Alert

This symbol
appears when
substances used
could stain or burn
clothing
Eye Safety

This symbol
appears when a
danger to the eyes
exists. Safety
goggles should be
worn when this
symbol appears.
Explosive Hazard

Glassware Hazard
Chemical Hazard

Laser Radiation Hazard


Irritant

Substances can
irritate skin/mucous
membranes of
respiratory tract
Corrosive

A substance that
can destroy or
burn living tissue
and can eat away
at other materials
Toxic / Poison

A substance that
can lead to death if
inhaled, ingested,
or absorbed by the
skin
Environmental hazard

A substance that has


the potential to
threaten the
surrounding
natural environment

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