1. Lab Safety Symbols

2. Laboratory Apron
Wear an apron to protect your skin and clothing

3. Physical Safety Lab involves physical activity
Be aware of others and self

4. Flames Heat source will be used
Tie up hair and beware of loose clothing

5. Safety Goggles
Protect eyes when using chemicals, flames/heat, and airborne objects

6. Plant Safety Handle plants only as directed.
Be aware of plants in area

7. Heat Resistant Gloves
Use an oven mitt when handling potentially hot materials

8. Animal Safety
Treat animals with care

9. Heating
Use clamps or tongs to hold potentially hot objects

10. Sharp Objects Scissors, scalpels, pins or knives in use
Always cut away from your skin

11. Electric Shock
Be aware of water
Be aware of cords

12. Fumes
Potential for poisonous or unpleasant vapors
Waft ONLY

13. Disposal
Follow directions for disposal of lab materials

14. Poison Poisonous chemical – avoid contact with body
Wash hands thoroughly

15. Hand Washing
Wash hands thoroughly

16. Caution
Pay attention – increased risk activity

17. Breakage
Handle breakable materials with care
Notify teacher if breaks

18. Biohazard
Biological material – significant health risk

19. Radiation
Labels radio active materials or contaminated area