Safety Symbol
This symbol is a warning that a potential hazard may be present, so you should double- or triple-check for safety before proceeding.
What is a general hazard?
These should be worn in the science lab to protect your feet from spills and broken glass.
What are closed-toe shoes?
This tool is used to measure the length of an object.
What is a ruler/meter stick?
You wear these over your eyes during a lab to protect them from chemicals, glass, and other hazards.
What are safety goggles?
This hazard means you should tie back long hair and loose clothing and be aware that a flame or fire may be involved.
What is a fire hazard?
Before beginning a lab, you should tie back this if it is long enough to fall into a flame, chemical, or experiment.
What is long hair?
This tool is used to measure the temperature of a substance.
What is a thermometer?
If a chemical splashes into your eyes, this piece of safety equipment can be used to rinse your eyes.
What is an eyewash station?
When you see this hazard symbol, you should be especially careful around water and be aware of electrical cords.
What is an electrical hazard?
These accessories should be removed before a lab because they can get caught on equipment or interfere with an experiment.
What are dangling jewelry and accessories?
You need to measure 35 mL of water as accurately as possible. Which tool should you choose?
What is a graduated cylinder?
This piece of equipment is used to help put out a small fire in the laboratory.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This hazard requires you to keep substances away from your mouth, wash your hands, and never have food or drinks in the lab.
What is a poison hazard?
A student arrives wearing loose sleeves that could dip into a chemical. What should the student do before starting the lab?
What is secure/roll up the sleeves or change into appropriate clothing?
You need to find the mass of a rock. Which scientific tool would you use?
What is a balance?
A student's clothing catches fire during a lab. Which safety equipment could be used to help put out the flames?
What is a fire blanket?
This hazard warns you that a substance should be kept off your skin; you should also wash your hands after working with it.
What is a corrosive hazard?
You are doing a lab involving a small flame. You have long hair, a loose sweatshirt, and open-toed shoes. Name three things you should change or fix before participating.
What are tie back your hair, secure/change the loose clothing, and wear closed-toe shoes?
You need to measure 25 mL of water, determine its mass, and observe its temperature. Name the three tools you would use.
What are a graduated cylinder, balance, and thermometer?
A chemical spills onto a student's arm. The student should immediately notify the teacher and use this safety equipment to rinse the affected area.
What is the safety shower?