Safety Symbols, Signs, and Meanings
| Signs and symbols are figures representing specific instructions about what to do and what not to do or representing some specific material or situation ahead. They alert us about some potential hazards, instruct us to follow specific measures, or notify us of some specific object/situation/location. | ||
| A. Warning and Hazard symbols in the lab | ||
| Name Of Symbol | Symbol | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| General Warning |  |
Presence of possibly hazardous materials/environment |
| Health Hazard |  |
Presence of chemical, physical, or biological factors with the potential to have a negative effect on our health |
| Chemical hazard symbols in the lab | ||
| Poison/ Poisonous Materials |  |
Presence of toxic materials |
| Carcinogenic |  |
Presence of carcinogenic materials |
| Corrosive Material Hazard |  |
Presence of corrosive substances |
| Harmful Irritants |  |
Presence of harmful chemicals causing irritations |
| B. Entry/Working requirement symbols in the lab | ||