Lab Safety Symbols 2023 PDF

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Campion College

2023

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This document provides a list of laboratory safety symbols. It details each symbol and describes the potential hazards associated with each type of chemical or substance. It is intended to be a helpful educational resource.

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LAB SAFETY SYMBOLS Do you recognize these symbols? Are they unique to any one country? Safety Symbols We Must Learn FLAMMABE Chemicals easily catches fire (ignite) even at room temperature....

LAB SAFETY SYMBOLS Do you recognize these symbols? Are they unique to any one country? Safety Symbols We Must Learn FLAMMABE Chemicals easily catches fire (ignite) even at room temperature. Give an example Safety Symbols We Must Learn EXPLOSIVE Chemicals with is symbol shatters easily into pieces if shaken, exposed to heat or pressure. Give an example. Safety Symbols We Must Learn CORROSIVE Chemicals with this symbol causes serious irreversible damage to living tissue like your skin or non-living tissue such as a table top. Give an example. Safety Symbols We Must Learn HARMFUL OR IRRITANT Non-toxic chemicals that may cause an inflammation of the skin, nose, eyes Safety Symbols We Must Learn TOXIC/POISONOUS Chemicals with this symbol may cause death if swallowed or inhaled. Give an example. Safety Symbols We Must Learn BIOHAZARD This symbol describes biological substances that can be dangerous to the health of living organisms, primarily humans. Give an example. Safety Symbols We Must Learn ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Can cause significant harm to the environment like seas and rivers. Safety symbols we must learn RADIOACTIVE This symbol means the powerful and dangerous energy is being emitted or given off. This can cause permanent damage to living organisms. Give an example. Additional Resources https://laboratoryinfo.com/list-of-laboratory-safety-symbols-and-their-meanings/

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