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Accident

​Can happen anywhere and anytime

Lab rules

To reduce the risk of harm in the lab, it’s important to take precautions.

These precautions are often given as a set of general lab rules to follow. Lab rules are put in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. These are some of the most important rules to follow.

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Signs you should be aware of

On your Guided Notes, write down what you think these signs mean

​The protective clothing safety symbol indicates that a lab coat or other protective clothing needs to be worn.

​Biological Hazard

​This symbol appears when care

should be taken when using electrical

equipment.

​Fume Safety

​This symbol appears when a

danger to the eyes exists.

​Wear gloves when necessary

​Explosion warning

​This symbol appears whenever

live animals are studied and the safety of the

animals and the students must be ensured.

​Open flame alert

​Disposal Alert

​This symbol appears when

poisonous plants or plants with thorns are

handled.

​Radioactive Safety

​Sharp Object

​Chemical Safety