Gloves Required Hand protection should be worn for handling hazardous materials, even in small quantities.

The symbol for oxidizing materials indicates the presence of chemicals that readily give off oxygen or other
Oxidizing Agent oxidizing substances
This sign lets the lab personnel know to wash their hands after removing soiled protective clothing, before leaving the
Wash Hands
laboratory, before eating or drinking, and using a rest room
Poison/Toxic Material It indicates the presence of substances that may harm an individual if they enter the body.

Fire Extinguisher fire extinguisher safety sign indicates the exact location of a lab’s fire extinguisher
Chemical resistant overshoes or boots should be used to avoid possible exposure to corrosive chemicals or large
Boots Required
quantities of solvents or water that might penetrate the foot socks and eventually the skin
No Pacemakers or Metallic Is used to warn lab staff and students of a strong magnetic field hazard. Personnel should take care to remove metal
Implant objects such as jewelry, watches, loose change, etc. before entering these areas to prevent injuries
First Aid Station The first aid station safety symbol indicates the availability of a first aid kit

Safety Glasses Safety glasses provides protection against flying debris, chemical splashes in the lab, and radiation from UV rays.
A safety sign that lets lab personnel to know that eating/drinking where hazardous materials are used, handled, or
Food & Drinks Prohibited
stored is not permitted, as such activity can result in the accidental ingestion of hazardous materials
It provides continues, low-pressure stream of aerated water in laboratories in which chemical or biological agents are
Eye Wash Station used or stored and in facilities where nonhuman primates are handled
The symbol signifies substances that will ignite and continue to burn through air once exposed to flames, heat, sparks
Flammable &Combustible
and ignition sources