Lab Safety Symbols and Rules

• Poison/Toxic
• Bio Hazard
• Radioactive
• Corrosive

If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

• Tell the teacher.
• Clean it up. 
• Cover it with a paper towel.
• Leave it for someone else.

True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.

• True
• False

Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?

• Flip flops
• Loose, long hair
• Dangling jewelry
• All of the above

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:

• guess
• change lab partners
• ask a teacher
• just sit quietly and do nothing

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

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

What is used to protect your eyes from chemicals, broken glass, and fire?

• Fire blanket
• Eye wash
• Goggles
• Flask

• smock
• apron
• cover up
• goggles

What symbol is this?

• 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.

• 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.

• Extreme Temperature:

  The oven mitt symbol indicates that you need protection when handling the item, as it may be very hot (or cold)

What symbol is this?

• Open Flame

• Clothing Protection

  When you see the apron, you know you need to put one on to protect your clothing from potentially dangerous chemicals.

• Fume Hazard

  This symbol cautions you that certain chemicals may create fumes that can be dangerous to breathe. Be sure to have with good ventilation if you see this.