1. Safety Symbols

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

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

4. Radioactive Safety
This symbol appears when radioactive materials are used.

5. Open Flame Alert
This symbol appears when use of an open flame could cause a fire or an explosion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. This symbol appears when poisonous/toxic substances are used.
Poison Safety
This symbol appears when poisonous/toxic substances are used.

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

16. Corrosive Hazard Wear goggles Read labels Wear apron Keep off skin

17. This symbol shows the location of the eyewash station.

18. This symbol shows the location of the fire extinguisher.

19. NFPA HAZARD DIAMOND This symbol list the health, fire, reactivity and special hazards for any chemical used in the laboratory.

20. Recycle Shows the location of the recycling bin for designated materials.

21. Nonpotable Water Symbol This appears whenever there is water that is unsafe to drink.