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Science Laboratory Safety Signs

Collection of Safety Symbols

From Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

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. Laser Warning SignThis symbol warns of the risk of exposure to laser light or coherent radiation.
  2. Compressed Gas SymbolThis symbol warns of the presence of compressed gas.
  3. Non-Ionizing Radiation SymbolThis is the warning symbol for non-ionizing radiation.
  4. Generic Warning SymbolThis is a generic warning symbol. You may save it or print it for use as a sign.
  5. Ionizing Radiation SymbolThe radiation symbol warning of an ionizing radiation hazard.
  6. Remote Control EquipmentThis sign warns of a hazard from remotely started equipment.
  7. Biohazard SignThis sign warns of a biohazard.
  8. High Voltage Warning SignThis symbol indicates the presence of a high voltage hazard.
  9. Toxic Chemical SymbolThis symbol is for a material with 'other toxic effects'.
  10. Laser Radiation SymbolThis sign warns of laser radiation.
  11. Blue Important SignUse this blue exclamation mark sign to indicate something important.
  12. Yellow Important SignUse this yellow exclamation mark sign to warn of something important.
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