Laboratory

Safety Signs

Is it necessary to be aware
of these?
A lab can be filled with
dangerous chemicals,
radioactive substances,
biological specimens,
sharp instruments,
breakable glassware, and
flammable objects.
In order to maintain a safe
workplace and avoid
accidents, lab safety
symbols and signs need to
be posted throughout the
workplace. 
Drinking Prohibited
Toxic or Poisonous
Materials
The toxic material symbol
indicates the presence of
substances that may harm an
individual if they enter the
body. Possible routes of
exposure to toxic materials
are through inhalation, skin
contact, and ingestion. 
Corrosive Material

The corrosive material hazard

laboratory safety sign
indicates corrosive substances
in the lab that can eat away
the skin if you come into
direct contact with them. 
Biohazard
The biohazard lab safety sign
warns of lab equipment such
as fridges or freezers that
either contains biohazardous
materials or could be
contaminated with
biohazardous material such as
blood samples. 
Low Temperature of
Cryogenic Hazard
The low temperature warning
symbol warns staff of low
temperature or cryogenic
hazards in the lab. Such
temperatures are usually much
lower than freezing point and
can be found in cold storage
areas of the lab or where
chemicals such as liquid
nitrogen are stored. 
Harmful Irritant
Substances labelled with the
irritant symbol are not
corrosive, but they can cause
discomfort and reddening,
irritation, or blistering of the
skin. 
Hot Surface
The hot surface safety sign
warns laboratory employees of
burn hazards from hot surfaces. 
Oxidizer/Oxidizing
Agent
The symbol for oxidizing
materials indicates the presence
of chemicals that readily give
off oxygen or other oxidizing
substances. Oxidizing materials
may intensify fires and cause
explosions, and also may be
toxic or corrosive. 
Radiation Hazard

The radiation hazard safety sign

indicates the presence of
radiation or radioactive
materials.
Ionizing Radiation
The ionizing radiation hazard
symbol includes radiating
waves, a skull and
crossbones, and a running
person to warn of large
sources of ionizing radiation.
The symbol aims people to be
aware that it indicates
radiation hazards, and is
placed on sources of radiation
that can cause death or
serious injury. 
References

http://www.labmanager.com/lab-health-and-safety/2017/09/science-
laboratory-safety-and-hazard-signs-meanings#.W0V1fi2B1AY

https://www.thoughtco.com/printable-lab-safety-sign-quiz-603563