Lab Symbols and MSDS/SDS Sheets

What symbol is this?

• Biohazard

• Disposal

• Extreme temperature

• Fume

When in the lab you should wear...

• open-toed shoes.
• sandals.
• closed-toes shoes.
• no shoes.

What safety symbol is this? 

• biohazard
• radiation
• toxic
• corrosive

What does this symbol indicate?

• Corrosive substances are present; protect your hands.
• Wash your hands.
• Extreme temperatures are present; wear appropriate gloves.
• Bacteria are present.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What safety symbol is this?

• Flammable 
• Oxidizing Agent
• No Open Flame
• Explosion

• Poison
• Bio Hazard
• Environmental Hazard
• Not Drinking Water

• Poison/Toxic
• Bio Hazard
• Radioactive
• Corrosive

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Disrupting other students in the laboratory with horseplay in the lab is:

• helpful.
• allowed
• dangerous.
• the quickest way to do a job.

At the end of the lab you see some leftover chemical that looks just like the stuff you were using.  You should:

• put the chemical back in the jar it came from.
• sweep it into your hand and throw it out.
• tell the teacher so you can dispose of it properly.
• tell your classmates that your lab partner is really messy.

What symbol is this?

• Animal Safety

  This image of indicates that animals may be present in the lab. Care should be taken for their safety, and also for the humans who are working with them.

• No Food or Drink:

  This symbol is used to indicate that food and drink is not allowed in the lab

• Disposal

  This image, which says no to garbage, indicates that the material can NOT be thrown away in the regular garbage. Check the label for information on how to dispose of it.