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What does the symbol for FLAMMABLE indicate about a chemical?
What does the symbol for FLAMMABLE indicate about a chemical?
- It can cause skin irritation.
- It can ignite easily at room temperature. (correct)
- It can shatter under pressure.
- It may cause environmental harm.
Which of the following is true about a chemical marked with the EXPLOSIVE symbol?
Which of the following is true about a chemical marked with the EXPLOSIVE symbol?
- It can cause permanent tissue damage.
- It causes inflammation of skin and eyes.
- It may shatter if exposed to heat or pressure. (correct)
- It is generally safe for handling.
What hazard does the CORROSIVE symbol represent?
What hazard does the CORROSIVE symbol represent?
- It is non-toxic but irritating.
- It is safe for the environment.
- It emits harmful radiation.
- It can lead to irreversible tissue damage. (correct)
Which symbol would you expect on a chemical that could be harmful or irritating?
Which symbol would you expect on a chemical that could be harmful or irritating?
What does the TOXIC/POISONOUS symbol caution against?
What does the TOXIC/POISONOUS symbol caution against?
Which category of chemicals does the BIOHAZARD symbol represent?
Which category of chemicals does the BIOHAZARD symbol represent?
What risk is associated with a chemical marked as an ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD?
What risk is associated with a chemical marked as an ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD?
What does the RADIOACTIVE symbol signify?
What does the RADIOACTIVE symbol signify?
What is a characteristic of chemicals labeled with the FLAMMABLE symbol?
What is a characteristic of chemicals labeled with the FLAMMABLE symbol?
Which of the following chemicals is referred to with a symbol representing significant environmental harm?
Which of the following chemicals is referred to with a symbol representing significant environmental harm?
What does the HARMFUL OR IRRITANT symbol indicate about a chemical's effect on the body?
What does the HARMFUL OR IRRITANT symbol indicate about a chemical's effect on the body?
What kind of damage does a CORROSIVE symbol refer to?
What kind of damage does a CORROSIVE symbol refer to?
Which statement best describes the dangers of chemicals with a TOXIC/POISONOUS symbol?
Which statement best describes the dangers of chemicals with a TOXIC/POISONOUS symbol?
What does exposure to a chemical marked with the RADIOACTIVE symbol entail?
What does exposure to a chemical marked with the RADIOACTIVE symbol entail?
What type of chemicals is indicated by the BIOHAZARD symbol?
What type of chemicals is indicated by the BIOHAZARD symbol?
Which of the following is an example of a chemical that could be marked with the EXPLOSIVE symbol?
Which of the following is an example of a chemical that could be marked with the EXPLOSIVE symbol?
Flashcards
Flammable
Flammable
Chemicals easily catch fire, even at room temperature.
Explosive
Explosive
Chemicals that shatter easily if shaken, heated or pressurized.
Corrosive
Corrosive
Chemicals that cause serious damage to living or non-living tissue.
Harmful or Irritant
Harmful or Irritant
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Toxic/Poisonous
Toxic/Poisonous
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Biohazard
Biohazard
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Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
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Radioactive
Radioactive
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What are safety symbols used for?
What are safety symbols used for?
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Study Notes
Lab Safety Symbols
- Lab safety symbols are used to communicate potential hazards in a laboratory setting.
Flammable
- Chemicals easily catch fire (ignite) even at room temperature.
- Example needed.
Explosive
- Chemicals with this symbol shatter easily into pieces if shaken, exposed to heat, or pressure.
- Example needed.
Corrosive
- Chemicals with this symbol cause serious irreversible damage to living tissue (like skin) or non-living tissue (like a table).
- Example needed.
Harmful or Irritant
- Non-toxic chemicals that may cause inflammation of the skin, nose, or eyes.
Toxic/Poisonous
- Chemicals with this symbol can cause death if swallowed or inhaled.
- Example needed.
Biohazard
- This symbol describes biological substances that can be dangerous to the health of living organisms, primarily humans.
- Example needed.
Environmental Hazard
- Can cause significant harm to the environment, like seas and rivers.
Radioactive
- This symbol means the powerful and dangerous energy is being emitted or given off. This can permanently damage living organisms.
- Example needed.
Additional Safety Symbols
- Additional resources list additional symbols for hazards.
- Examples include: strong magnetic field, sharp object, hot surface, cold hazard, corrosive substance, electrical hazard, toxic material, flammable material, radiation hazard, biohazard, laser hazard, explosive materials, fire, etc.
- Warning, Caution, and Danger signs are also included.
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