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