Coach Blocker Schley County Middle School Ellaville, Georgia Safety Symbols Coach Blocker Schley County Middle School Ellaville, Georgia

Disposal Alert This symbol appears when care must be taken to dispose of materials properly.

Eye Safety This symbol appears when a danger to the eyes exists. Safety goggles should be worn when this symbol appears.

Clothing Protection Alert This symbol appears when substances used could stain or burn clothing.

Thermal (Heat) Safety This symbol appears as a reminder to use caution when handling hot objects.

Electrical Safety This symbol appears when care should be taken when using electrical equipment.

Animal Safety This symbol appears whenever live animals are studied and the safety of the animals and the student must be ensured.

Open Flame Alert Fire Safety This symbol appears when use of an open flame could cause a fire or an explosion. Fire Safety This symbol appears when care should be taken around open flames.

Chemical Safety This symbol appears when chemicals used can cause burns or are poisonous if absorbed through the skin.

Fume Safety This symbol appears when chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes.

Poison Safety This symbol appears when poisonous substances are used.

Sharp Object Safety This symbol appears when a danger of cuts or punctures caused by the use of sharp objects exists.

Biological Hazard This symbol appears then there is danger involving bacteria, fungi, or protists.

Radioactive Safety This symbol appears when radioactive materials are used.

Explosion Safety This symbol appears when care should be taken around open flames.

Plant Safety This symbol appears when poisonous plants or plants with thorns are handled.

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What’s Wrong With These Statements? Hal says that his teacher is solely responsible for preventing laboratory accidents. Keshia started the lab activity before reading it through completely. Ricardo decided to do a lab activity that he read about in a library book before the teacher came into the classroom. Stephanie says that the safety goggles mess up her hair and give her raccoon eyes. She refuses to wear them. Barbie and Ken accidentally break a beaker full of some chemical. Instead of risking getting in trouble they quickly clean up the mess with paper towel and throw it in the garbage.