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What is the purpose of wearing safety goggles?
What is the purpose of wearing safety goggles?
- To shield against cut hazards
- To protect eyes from materials that could contact and damage them (correct)
- To prevent stains on clothing
- To avoid heat burns
What is the function of a laboratory apron?
What is the function of a laboratory apron?
To prevent substances from staining or damaging clothing
What does the term 'breakage' caution refer to in the laboratory?
What does the term 'breakage' caution refer to in the laboratory?
Caution with potentially fragile equipment
What is thermal safety in the context of laboratory work?
What is thermal safety in the context of laboratory work?
When are plastic gloves required in a laboratory?
When are plastic gloves required in a laboratory?
What should you use to handle hot glassware?
What should you use to handle hot glassware?
What hazard is associated with sharp objects in a laboratory?
What hazard is associated with sharp objects in a laboratory?
What does electrical safety entail?
What does electrical safety entail?
What is the risk involved with chemical hazards?
What is the risk involved with chemical hazards?
What does a poison alert indicate?
What does a poison alert indicate?
What does physical safety concern in a laboratory setting?
What does physical safety concern in a laboratory setting?
What should one be cautious about when using live animals in a lab?
What should one be cautious about when using live animals in a lab?
What does plant safety refer to?
What does plant safety refer to?
What caution must be taken with open flame in the laboratory?
What caution must be taken with open flame in the laboratory?
What is the importance of fume hazard awareness?
What is the importance of fume hazard awareness?
What does disposal concerns refer to in a laboratory?
What does disposal concerns refer to in a laboratory?
Why is hand washing necessary after laboratory work?
Why is hand washing necessary after laboratory work?
What constitutes a general safety concern in the laboratory?
What constitutes a general safety concern in the laboratory?
What does flammability refer to?
What does flammability refer to?
What kind of hazard does a biological hazard indicate?
What kind of hazard does a biological hazard indicate?
What does radioactive hazard signify?
What does radioactive hazard signify?
What does explosion hazard mean in a laboratory?
What does explosion hazard mean in a laboratory?
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Laboratory Safety Symbols
- Safety Goggles: Essential to protect eyes from harmful materials that may cause injury.
- Laboratory Apron: Important for protecting clothing from stains or damage caused by chemicals.
- Breakage: Indicates the need for caution with fragile laboratory equipment to prevent accidents.
- Thermal Safety: Warns of the risk of burns due to heat; using oven mitts is necessary for handling hot items.
- Plastic Gloves: Required when working with certain substances to prevent direct contact and potential harm.
- Hot Glassware: Must be handled with clamps or tongs to avoid burns or injuries.
- Sharp Object: Signifies risk of cuts or puncture wounds from tools and equipment with sharp edges.
- Electrical Safety: Emphasizes the importance of keeping the area secure and exercising caution when using electrical devices.
- Chemical Hazard: Alerts to the possibility of burns or toxic effects if chemicals are absorbed through the skin.
- Poison Alert: Highlights the dangers associated with materials that can be harmful when ingested or inhaled.
- Physical Safety: A general concern in labs, emphasizing the risks associated with physical activity and movement.
- Animal Hazard: Indicates the need for careful handling and consideration when working with live animals in the lab.
- Plant Safety: Warns of potential dangers from thorny or toxic plants that may be present in the laboratory.
- Open Flame: Stresses caution needed when using an open flame, indicating it is unprotected and might pose a fire risk.
- Fume Hazard: Identifies the risks posed by hazardous fumes from chemicals or reactions; use of a fume hood is recommended.
- Disposal Concerns: Addresses the importance of following special disposal procedures for specific materials to prevent contamination.
- Hand Washing: Required after conducting lab work to ensure removal of any hazardous substances from hands.
- General Safety Concern: Represents a broader category for any safety issues not specifically covered by other symbols.
- Flammability: Alerts to the presence of combustible materials in the lab, requiring appropriate precautions to prevent fires.
- Biological Hazard: Indicates the presence of pathogens that may be harmful to health, requiring specific safety measures.
- Radioactive Hazard: Warns of the use and potential risks associated with radioactive materials in the laboratory setting.
- Explosion Hazard: Highlights the risk that certain materials could cause explosions if not handled properly.
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