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Science Laboratory Safety Signs

Collection of Safety Symbols

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Science labs, particularly chemistry labs, have a lot of safety signs. This is a collection of public domain images you can use to learn what the different symbols mean or to construct signs for your own lab.

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  1. Harmful or IrritantThis is the hazard symbol for an irritant or the general symbol for a potentially harmful chemical.
  2. FlammableThis is the hazard symbol for flammable substances.
  3. ExplosivesThis is the hazard symbol for explosives or an explosion hazard.
  4. OxidizingThis is the hazard symbol for oxidizing substances.
  5. CorrosiveThis is the hazard symbol indicating corrosive materials.
  6. Environmental HazardThis is the safety sign indicating an environmental hazard.
  7. Respiratory Protection SignThis sign tells you respiratory protection is required.
  8. Gloves Required SymbolThis sign means you need to wear gloves or other hand protection.
  9. Eye or Face Protection SymbolThis symbol indicates mandatory eye or face protection.
  10. Protective Clothing SignThis symbol indicates mandatory use of protective clothing.
  11. Protective Footwear SignThis sign indicates mandatory use of protective footwear.
  12. Eye Protection Required SignThis sign or symbol means that proper eye protection must be worn.

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