Safety Safety SymbolsSymbols

By Christell Kaun

Eye Safety: Danger that something could get in your eyes. Wear safety goggles!

Clothing Protection: Protect clothing against spills.

Thermal Safety: Use caution handling hot objects.

Sharp Object: Danger of cuts or punctures from sharp objects.

Electrical Safety: Shock or electrocution can occur ifelectrical equipment is not handled properly.

Chemical Safety: Dangerous chemicals present. Maycause harm such as burns, illness.

Poison: Caution, substance is poisonous!

Animal Safety: Caution, live animals must be handledcarefully to avoid injury to person or animal.

Plant Safety: Danger of poisonous or harmful plants.

Fire Safety: Fire is present and care should be taken.

Open Flame: Do not use fire or matches as it could start a fire.

Fume Safety: Danger of fumes. Do not inhale!

Disposal Safety: Materials must be disposed of properly.Do not throw in the garbage!

Bio Hazard: Danger of biological contaminants such as blood, bacteria, viruses.

Radioactive: Radioactive (nuclear) materials are present.

Explosion Safety: Misuse of chemicals could causean explosion!