Name: ________________________________________ Period: ____________ Date: ______________
Safety Symbols Notes (Key)
Draw a safety symbol for each of the warnings and complete the description.
Warning
Symbol
Description
Alerts you that substances used in
the experiment require special
handling and precautions
Clothing
Reminds you to take certain
precautions to protect yourself and
your clothing while working in the
lab
Electrical
Alerts you that the procedure
requires electrical equipment and
electrical safety practices
Equipment
Reminds you of general rules for
using the specialized equipment of
a lab
Eye
Alerts you that some conditions of
the experiment require extra
attention to eye safety
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Chemical
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Alerts you that the procedure
involves the use of a burner or other
source of heat
Hand
Tells you that some steps in the
experiment call for particular
attention to hand safety
Personal
Hygiene
Serves as a reminder for safe
personal habits in the lab
Sharp
Objects
Reminds you to take precautions
when using lab glassware
Waste
disposal
Refers to the appropriate disposal of
chemicals or waste
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Fire
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