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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. Eyewash Sign or SymbolUse this sign to indicate the location of an eyewash station.
  2. Safety Shower Sign or SymbolThis is the sign or symbol for a safety shower.
  3. First Aid SignUse this symbol to identify the location of a first aid station.
  4. Defibrillator SignThis sign indicates the location of a defibrillator or AED.
  5. Fire Blanket Safety SignThis safety sign indicates the location of a fire blanket.
  6. Radiation SymbolUnofficial Radiation Symbol
  7. BiohazardThis is the safety symbol for a biohazard.
  8. Radioactive SymbolThis trefoil is the hazard symbol for radioactive material.
  9. Ionizing Radiation SymbolThis is the IAEA ionizing radiation warning symbol (ISO 21482).
  10. Recycling SymbolUniversal recycling symbol or logo.
  11. Skull and CrossbonesSkull and Crossbones
  12. ToxicThis is the hazard symbol for toxic substances.

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