Lab Safety Review

What Symbol?

• • This symbol appears when substances can irritate the skin.

  • Wear gloves at all times during the lab.

  • Always wash hands thoroughly after each use. Go to your teacher for first aid.

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

  • Double check setup with teacher. Check conditions of wires and apparatus.

  • Do not attempt to fix electrical problems. Notify your teacher immediately.

• • This symbol appears when a danger to the eyes exists.

  • Safety goggles should be worn at all times by any one performing or observing the lab.

  • Use the eye wash if needed. Notify teacher immediately.

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

  • Do not dispose of these materials in the sink or trash can.

  Dispose of wastes as directed by your teacher.

• • This symbol appears when chemical used can cause burns or are poisonous if absorbed through the skin.

  • Wear goggles, gloves and an apron.

  • Immediately flush the affected area with water and notify your teacher.

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

  • Double check setup with teacher. Check conditions of wires and apparatus.

  • Do not attempt to fix electrical problems. Notify your teacher immediately.

What is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears as a reminder to use caution when handling hot objects

  • Use proper protection when handling.

  • Go to your teacher for first aid.

• • This symbol appears when substances used could stain or burn clothing.

  • Wear proper protection.

  • Notify teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if necessary.

• • This symbol appears when use of an open flame could cause a fire or explosion.

  • Tie back hair. Avoid wearing loose clothing. Avoid open flames when using flammable chemicals. Be aware of locations of fire safety equipment.

  • Notify your teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if applicable.

What is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears as a reminder to use caution when handling hot objects

  • Use proper protection when handling.

  • Go to your teacher for first aid.

• • This symbol appears when substances used could stain or burn clothing.

  • Wear proper protection.

  • Notify teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if necessary.

• • This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes.

  • Never smell fumes directly. Wear a mask if necessary.

  • Leave area and notify your teacher immediately.

What is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes.

  • Never smell fumes directly. Wear a mask if necessary.

  • Leave area and notify your teacher immediately.

• • This symbol appears when chemical used can cause burns or are poisonous if absorbed through the skin.

  • Wear goggles, gloves and an apron.

  • Immediately flush the affected area with water and notify your teacher.

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

  • Practice common sense behavior and follow guidelines for use of the tool.

  • Go to your teacher for first aid.

What is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears when chemical used can cause burns or are poisonous if absorbed through the skin.

  • Wear goggles, gloves and an apron.

  • Immediately flush the affected area with water and notify your teacher.

• • This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes.

  • Never smell fumes directly. Wear a mask if necessary.

  • Leave area and notify your teacher immediately.

• • This symbol appears when the misuse of chemicals could cause an explosion.

  • Wear proper protections. Follow teacher directions.

  • Notify teacher immediately.

what is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears when substances used could stain or burn clothing.

  • Wear proper protection.

  • Notify teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if necessary.

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

  • Do not dispose of these materials in the sink or trash can.

  Dispose of wastes as directed by your teacher.

• • This symbol appears when use of an open flame could cause a fire or explosion.

  • Tie back hair. Avoid wearing loose clothing. Avoid open flames when using flammable chemicals. Be aware of locations of fire safety equipment.

  • Notify your teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if applicable.

What is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears when use of an open flame could cause a fire or explosion.

  • Tie back hair. Avoid wearing loose clothing. Avoid open flames when using flammable chemicals. Be aware of locations of fire safety equipment.

  • Notify your teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if applicable.

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

  • Tie back hair. Avoid wearing loose clothing. Be aware of locations of fire safety equipment.

  • Notify your teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if applicable.

• • This symbol appears when a danger to the eyes exists.

  • Safety goggles should be worn at all times by any one performing or observing the lab.

  • Use the eye wash if needed. Notify teacher immediately.

What is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears when a danger to the eyes exists.

  • Safety goggles should be worn at all times by any one performing or observing the lab.

  • Use the eye wash if needed. Notify teacher immediately.

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

  • Tie back hair. Avoid wearing loose clothing. Be aware of locations of fire safety equipment.

  • Notify your teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if applicable.

• • This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes.

  • Never smell fumes directly. Wear a mask if necessary.

  • Leave area and notify your teacher immediately.

What is the symbol?

• • This symbol appears when poisonous substances are used.

  • Substances may be poisonous if touched, inhaled, or swallowed. Follow your teacher’s instructions.

  • Always wash hands thoroughly after use. Go to your teacher for first aid.

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

  • Tie back hair. Avoid wearing loose clothing. Be aware of locations of fire safety equipment.

  • Notify your teacher immediately. Use fire safety equipment if applicable.

• • This symbol appears when substances can irritate the skin.

  • Wear gloves at all times during the lab.

  • Always wash hands thoroughly after each use. Go to your teacher for first aid.