Safety Symbols 2014-2015

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.

- Hand Safety (Gloves) This symbol appears when students are to wear gloves to protect their hands from chemical burns and/or stains.

Thermal 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.

Safety Symbols Eye Protection Sharp Objects Electrical Safety Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals, flames, or heating devices. If a chemical gets in your eye, flush in water for 15 minutes and notify the teacher. Sharp Objects When using knifes or other sharp objects always walk with the points facing down. Cut away from fingers and body. Electrical Safety Do not place a cord where someone can trip over it. Never use electricity around water. Unplug all equipment before leaving the room. 8

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.

Heating Alert This symbol appears whenever students are using hot glassware and must use added caution to prevent themselves from being burned.

No Flame Alert This symbol appears when students are using flammable substances around they should not be using an open flame. In such cases, they should use a hot plate.

Safety Symbols Animal Safety Heating Safety Only handle living organisms with teacher permission. Always treat living organisms humanely. Wash your hands after handling animals. Heating Safety Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open flames. Never look into a container as you are heating it. Heated metal and glass looks cool, use tongs or gloves before handling. Never leave a heat source unattended. 13

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

Corrosive Substance This symbol appears when students are working with caustic, or corrosive, substances and could potentially burn their skin.

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

Poison Safety This symbol appears when poisonous substances are used.

Breakage Alert This symbol appears when students are working with glassware or other breakable materials with which they must use added caution.

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.

Physical Activity Alert This symbol appears when students are handling glassware, electrical cords, or other materials that could cause them harm if engaging in horseplay. But, horseplay is always prohibited in the lab.

Hand Washing Alert This symbol appears when students should wash their hands after they complete their laboratory investigations. But, students should always wash their hands before leaving lab.

Safety Symbols Chemical Safety Hand Safety Plant Safety Read all labels twice before removing a chemical from the container. Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical unless instructed by the teacher. Transfer chemicals carefully! Hand Safety If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the teacher and rinse with water for 15 minutes. Carry glassware carefully. Plant Safety Do not eat any plants in lab. Wash your hands after handling plants. 26

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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. 30