Safety in Biology Lab

What does this symbol mean?

• open flames are used in this lab

• this lab uses flammable chemicals, avoid open flames

• you will be handling hot objects and may be burned

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What precautions should you take when you see this?

• have your fire extinguisher at your lab station in case of electrical fire

• keep equipment away from water and keep hands dry

• wear goggles at all times

What does this symbol mean?

• be careful with delicate glassware that may break

• wear plastic gloves to protect your hands

• beware of explosive chemicals

What does this symbol mean?

• wear gloves to protect from chemicals or organisms

• wear heat resistant hand protection to protect from burns

• wash your hands when you have completed the lab

What does this symbol mean?

• avoid sticking sharp objects in electrical outlets as they can cause an electrical fire

• you will be using sharp instruments, direct and point edges away from yourself and others

• wear gloves to protect your hands

When would I wear this safety equipment? Check all that apply

• when using fire

• when using electrical equiptment

• when using chemicals

• when heating solutions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What does this symbol mean?

• use tongs to hold hot objects

• you will be using dangerous chemicals

• you need to wear gloves to protect your hands

What precautions should I take when I see this symbol? (check all that apply)

• wash your hands when you are done handling animal specimens

• careful not to hurt the animal specimens

• careful the animal specimens do not hurt you

• don't allow animals into your lab area

This symbol indicates I need

• plastic gloves

• heat resistant gloves

• to wash my hands at the end of the lab

This symbol means

• careful, you will be using fire

• careful you are using materials that can catch fire

• do not use any heat for this experiment